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