NAT Testing - transplant recipient
NAT Testing - transplant recipient-15153
MPX (HIV/HCV/HBV)
MPX PCR
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) PCR
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) PCR
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) PCR
This test is for the eligibility determination of transplant donors of blood and blood components and human cells, tissues and cellular tissue based products (HCT/Ps).
This test 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
Immediately after collection, mix tube thoroughly by gentle inversion, 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
Lavender (EDTA), 4 mL tube X 2
If the EDTA whole blood sample will not reach the testing laboratory within 72 hours, a plasma sample must be submitted:
- Spin within 72 hours of sample collection
- Transfer plasma to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as EDTA plasma
OFF HOURS: Place EDTA tube in the Send Outs refrigerator bucket for day shift to process.
Whole blood:
Refrigerated (preferred) – 72 hours
Ambient – 48 hours
EDTA plasma:
Refrigerated (preferred) – 12 days
Ambient – 72 hours
Frozen - 1 year
Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x3
- Whole blood samples not reaching the performing laboratory within 72 hours of collection
- Clotted specimens
RNA and DNA Polymerase Chain Reaction
87521 - HCV PCR
87516 - HBV PCR