Lineage-specific CD3 STR Chimerism assay

Specimen Container	EDTA Tube
Specimen Requirement	EDTA Whole Blood -3 mL if Absolute Lymphocyte count is greater than 1 x 10⁹/L -6 mL if Absolute Lymphocyte count is less than 1 x 10⁹/L For any clarification, please contact the Lab @ 6394 1402.
Specimen Storage/Transport	Room Temp
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	This test is batched and performed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The test itself takes 3 working days to complete.
Testing Laboratory Location	KKH
Laboratory	Molecular Pathology
Contact Number	6394 1402
Orderable on CPOE?	No
Downtime Form	63170-Form-1080 Haematology Laboratory Downtime Form
Additional Information	63140-Form-5051 Recipient and Donor Pairing Form for Chimerism Assay

Change History Notes

14 Jun 2024 12:00 PM

Updated specimen requirement, Turn around time, laboratory and additional information.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025