Test Overview
Test Methodology
Quantitative genotyping of cell free DNA (cfDNA)
Test Usage
Used to monitor acute cellular rejection of transplanted hearts
Reference Range *
Low Risk: Donor Fraction <0.32% of total cfDNA
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 4 days
Soft Order Code
MYTAI
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Tai Diagnostics
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Cannot be collected off site
Special Handling
Collect Monday-Thursday between 7 am and noon only.
Specimen MUST be walked to Specimen Processing immediately after collection, and the tubes processed within 2 hours.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens not collected in Tai Diagnostics kits and those not collected during specified times/days will be rejected.
Normal Volume
17 mL EDTA PPT tubes (2 x 8.5 mL tubes) based on patient weight
Minimum Volume
8.5 mL EDTA PPT tube (1 tube)
Storage Temperature
Ship frozen after processing.