Chimerism analysis

Blood Transfusion

Notes

• Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT Patient and Donor) laboratory form 3c is required (form available from Transfusion laboratory or available using the link below)
• Performed at NHSBT Bristol, Filton
• Test requires Haematology Consultant approval

H&I Request Form (3C) - Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Recipients & Donors)

Sample Requirements

EDTA tube - 6mL (x 2)

Required Information

NHSBT states that the following points of identification MUST be on request form and sample tubes:

1. Forename
2. Surname
3. Date of birth
4. NHS No.

The sample tube(s) must be signed and dated by the person taking the blood

The NHSBT may decline to test inadequately labelled samples

For further information on specimen labelling refer to the H&I 3C request form

Turnaround times

Ten working days