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Microchimerism (Research)
Microchimerism
Clinical indications
Section
Haematology - SIHMDS
Detection of low level cells (receipient or donor) with a sensitivity of 0.01%
Specimen requirement
5ml Peripheral Blood (EDTA); any other specimen type- please liase with Consultant Clinical Scientist
Dispatch and handling instructions
Must be prior arranged with SIHMDS-Haem laboratory (0207 405 9200 x5400). The laboratory requires a recipient (pre-transplant) and a donor sample to process this request. Samples should be sent at room temperature and arrive at GOSH within 72 hours of collection
Turnaround time
90 days
Synonym
Not applicable
Is it IS0 15189 accredited?
No