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Kymriah (Tisagenlecleucel) CAR-T persistence testing by dPCR
EPIC
Kymriah CAR T Persistence by VCN
Section
Haematology - SIHMDS
Clinical indications
CAR-T persistence testing for patients who have undergone Kymriah 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
If patient is also for ALL MRD testing a single 9mL ACD-A of Bone Marrow is sufficient for both tests. Samples should be sent at room temperature and arrive at GOSH within 72 hours of collection
Turnaround time
21 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
Yes