Panel 4 - Memorial Blood Centers donor testing (transplant)

Alphabetical Test listing

Panel 4 - Memorial Blood Centers donor testing (transplant)-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Tests included:

CMV
HBc
HBsAg
HCV
HIV
HTLV
MPX NAT
STS

Useful for:

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)

Limitations:

This test is not intended to be used for routine clinical or diagnostic evaluation.

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood and serum

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL x 3

and

Red, 10 mL

Collection instructions:

Lavender:

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

Transport container:

Three (3) Lavender (EDTA), 4mL and

Red, 10 mL

Required forms/information:

Memorial Blood Center donor testing laboratory request

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) – 5 days

Ambient – 48 hours

Performing lab:

Memorial Blood Centers: R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Sa

Method:

RNA Polymerase Chain Reaction (RNA PCR)

CPT codes:

87340 – HbsAg
87535 – HIV PCR
87521 – HCV PCR
87516 - HBV PCR
86687/86688 - HTLV
86780 - STS
86644 - CMV

Date created:

05/18/2020

Revised date:

06/14/2021

Review date:

06/15/2021