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HeartCare (AlloMap + AlloSure)-994

This test has been discontinued at Allina. To request testing, contact CareDx.

Test info

Test name:

HeartCare (AlloMap + AlloSure)

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

AlloMap Heart
AlloSure Heart

Limitations:

Available for heart transplant patients at Abbott Northwestern (ANW) Hospital only

Specimen

Collection container:

Specialty tubes:

CPT Cell preparation Tube with Sodium Citrate (blue tiger top)
Streck tube x2

Volume:

CPT tube: 8 mL
Streck: 2 tubes

Minimum volume:

CPT tube: 6 mL
Streck tube: 1 tube

Collection instructions:

Collect samples M0 - Fr from 6am – 1pm only
Immediately following sample colllection, invert the tube 10 times. DO NOT SHAKE.

Processing instructions:

To be performed by trained staff at the Central Lab only:

CPT tube:

AlloMap processing checklist

Streck tube:

Whole blood; do not spin

Required forms/information:

HeartCare test requisition form

Molecular Medicare billing request

Complete and submit the form to notify us of the need for Allina Health Laboratory to bill insurance for Molecular testing performed
All information requested is required in order for your request to be completed

Transport and stability:

CPT sample:

Frozen

Strick whole blood sample:

Refrigerated

Performance

Performing lab:

XDX Expression Diagnostics: R-NX

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

See report

Billing

CPT codes:

81595
81479

Tracking

Date created:

03/22/2022

Revised date:

02/22/2024

Review date:

02/22/2024