https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/wards-and-departments/departments/laboratory-medicine/laboratory-database/car-t-persistence-testing-by-dpcr/
CAR-T persistence testing by dPCR
EPIC
CAR T Monitoring by VCN
Section
Haematology - SIHMDS
Clinical indications
CAR-T persistence testing for patients who have undergone CAR-T therapy
Specimen requirement
5mL Peripheral Blood (EDTA), or 5mL Bone Marrow Aspirate (EDTA/ACD-A); any other specimen type- please liase with Consultant Clinical Scientist
Dispatch and handling instructions
Must be prior arranged with SIHMDS-Haem laboratory for new CAR-T product monitoring (0207 405 9200 x5400). Please state CAR-T product name on request. Samples should be sent at room temperature and arrive at GOSH within 72 hours of collection
Turnaround time
120 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
No