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Test Code Stem Cell Info Only Stem Cell Harvest/Re-Infusion

Important Note

For information only. For internal ordering only. Not available to outreach clients. See details below.

Useful For

This is a therapeutic procedure. Scheduled in consultation with HPC Transplant physician. Contact the Transfusion Service before scheduling this procedure

Synonyms/Keywords

HPC Harvest, HPC Infusion

Specimen Requirements

Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
No Whole blood
and serum		 See Collection process below for specifics EDTA samples MUST not be opened      

Collection/Processing Instructions

Stem cells will be harvested by the Dialysis unit. Transfusion Service will process, freeze and store the units. Contact the Transfusion Service before scheduling this procedure.   Samples to be collected:


First day of collection: 

  • Two 6 mL Red Top Tubes (RTT)-sent for Infectious Disease Testing (IDT) 
  • Three 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tubes (LTT)-2 LTT are sent for IDT 
  • One 3 mL LTT is kept in Transfusion Service department  

 

Each day after initial collection:

  • One 3 mL Lavender Top Tube (LTT)  

 

If the collection process stops and is restarted >1 month from original IDT testing then recollect:

  • Two 6 mL Red Top Tubes (RTT)-sent for Infectious Disease Testing (IDT)
  • Three 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tubes (LTT)-2 LTT are sent for IDT, one 3 mL LTT is kept in Transfusion Service department

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Whole blood/serum Refrigerate see collection process above

Rejection Criteria

Serum <4mL-require additional sample collection
EDTA samples - opened

Test Information

Donor Testing Laboratory Test Requisition Form (Blood Center of Wisconsin Form) is utilized for IDT samples.

Reference Range Information

Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield No reference ranges are available

Marshfield Labs Performing Department

Marshfield Labs Transfusion Services

Performing Information

Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield Monday though Friday 1-2 days  

CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86999         

Outreach CPT Codes

CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86999