• CMV
• HBc
• HBsAg
• HCV
• HIV
• HTLV
• MPX NAT
• STS

This test is for solid organ transplant patients.  It is not intended to be used for routine clinical or diagnostic evaluation.

This order is for Allina Health providers only

This test is for transplant patients only

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL x 3 

and

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10 times

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL x 3 

and

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL

If the whole blood sample will not reach the testing laboratory within 48 hours,  plasma and serum samples must be submitted:

Lavender:

1. Spin within 48 hours of sample collection
2. Transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as EDTA plasma

Red: 

1. Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
2. Spin within 48 hours of sample collection
3. Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum

OFF HOURS:  Place red top and EDTA  tubes in the Send Outs refrigerator bucket for day shift to process.

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Memorial Blood Center donor testing laboratory request

Refrigerated (preferred) – 48 hours

Ambient – 48 hours

• Whole blood samples not reaching the performing laboratory within 48hours of collection
• Clotted specimens

HBsAg, HBc, HCV, HIV, HTLV: CMIA

MPX NAT: RNA and DNA Polymerase Chain Reaction

STS: Microagglutination

CMV Total: Solid Phase Adherance;
CMV IgG/IgM: EIA