Test Id : CHIMS
Chimerism Transplant Sorted Cells, Varies
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Determining the relative amounts of donor and recipient cells in a specimen in sorted cell fractions
An indicator of bone marrow transplant success
Reflex Tests
Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.
| Test Id | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SORT1 | Chimerism Cell Sort 1 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
| SORT2 | Chimerism Cell Sort 2 | No, (Bill Only) | No |
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Complete chimerism analysis requires 3 specimens, under 3 separate orders, for the 3 separate tests listed below. These specimens should be submitted when collected. An interpretive report will be provided once all specimens are received.
Pre-Transplant:
-CHRGB / Chimerism-Recipient Germline (Pretransplant), Varies
-CHIDB / Chimerism-Donor, Varies
-ADONO / Additional Chimerism Donor (Bill Only), if applicable
Post-Transplant:
-CHIMU / Chimerism Transplant No Cell Sort, Varies or CHIMS / Chimerism Transplant Sorted Cells, Varies
Billing occurs with the following tests:
Pre-transplant:
-CHRGB / Chimerism-Recipient Germline (Pretransplant), Varies
-ADONO / Additional Chimerism Donor (Bill Only), if applicable
Post-Transplant:
-CHIMU / Chimerism Transplant No Cell Sort, Varies
-CHIMS / Chimerism Transplant Sorted Cells, Varies
-SORT1 / Chimerism Cell Sort 1 (Bill Only)
-SORT2 / Chimerism Cell Sort 2 (Bill Only)
For more information see Chimerism-Recipient Germline Testing Algorithm
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Amplification/Capillary Electrophoresis
NY State Available
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Reporting Name
Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Bone Marrow DNA Typing Transplant Eval., Post-Transplant
Bone Marrow Post-Trans Eval
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Chimerism Evaluation
Transplant Analysis
Transplant Evaluation
Cell Sorting
T cell (CD3+) and Myeloid (CD33+) Sorting
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Complete chimerism analysis requires 3 specimens, under 3 separate orders, for the 3 separate tests listed below. These specimens should be submitted when collected. An interpretive report will be provided once all specimens are received.
Pre-Transplant:
-CHRGB / Chimerism-Recipient Germline (Pretransplant), Varies
-CHIDB / Chimerism-Donor, Varies
-ADONO / Additional Chimerism Donor (Bill Only), if applicable
Post-Transplant:
-CHIMU / Chimerism Transplant No Cell Sort, Varies or CHIMS / Chimerism Transplant Sorted Cells, Varies
Billing occurs with the following tests:
Pre-transplant:
-CHRGB / Chimerism-Recipient Germline (Pretransplant), Varies
-ADONO / Additional Chimerism Donor (Bill Only), if applicable
Post-Transplant:
-CHIMU / Chimerism Transplant No Cell Sort, Varies
-CHIMS / Chimerism Transplant Sorted Cells, Varies
-SORT1 / Chimerism Cell Sort 1 (Bill Only)
-SORT2 / Chimerism Cell Sort 2 (Bill Only)
For more information see Chimerism-Recipient Germline Testing Algorithm
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Varies
Ordering Guidance
This test is used to determine the relative amounts of donor and recipient cells in the recipient post-bone marrow transplant specimen. Sorted cell analysis permits more detailed evaluation of chimeric status in T-cell and myeloid cell fractions. For post-bone marrow transplant evaluation of the recipient specimen, see CHIMU / Chimerism Transplant No Cell Sort, Varies
Shipping Instructions
1. Specimen must arrive within 4 days of collection.
2. Collect and package specimen as close to shipping time as possible.
Necessary Information
Specimen Type is required, either as an answer to the Order Questions or on Chimerism Analysis Information (T594) if not ordering electronically. Testing will be delayed if this information is not provided.
ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| Question ID | Description | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| MP025 | Specimen Type |
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Blood
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Only 1 tube is required.
2. Invert several times to mix blood.
3. Label specimen as blood.
4. Send whole blood specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA)
Acceptable: Yellow top (ACD)
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Invert several times to mix bone marrow.
2. Label specimen as bone marrow.
3. Send bone marrow specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Special Instructions
Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Forms
1. Chimerism Analysis Information Sheet (T594)
2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Hematopathology/Cytogenetics Test Request (T726) with the specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
Blood: 3 mL
Bone marrow: See Specimen Required
Lesser volumes may be acceptable, depending on white cell count.
Call 800-533-1710 or 507-266-5700 with questions.
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Moderately to severely clotted | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varies | Ambient (preferred) | 4 days | PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA |
| Refrigerated | 4 days | PURPLE OR PINK TOP/EDTA |
Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Determining the relative amounts of donor and recipient cells in a specimen in sorted cell fractions
An indicator of bone marrow transplant success
Testing Algorithm
Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
Complete chimerism analysis requires 3 specimens, under 3 separate orders, for the 3 separate tests listed below. These specimens should be submitted when collected. An interpretive report will be provided once all specimens are received.
Pre-Transplant:
-CHRGB / Chimerism-Recipient Germline (Pretransplant), Varies
-CHIDB / Chimerism-Donor, Varies
-ADONO / Additional Chimerism Donor (Bill Only), if applicable
Post-Transplant:
-CHIMU / Chimerism Transplant No Cell Sort, Varies or CHIMS / Chimerism Transplant Sorted Cells, Varies
Billing occurs with the following tests:
Pre-transplant:
-CHRGB / Chimerism-Recipient Germline (Pretransplant), Varies
-ADONO / Additional Chimerism Donor (Bill Only), if applicable
Post-Transplant:
-CHIMU / Chimerism Transplant No Cell Sort, Varies
-CHIMS / Chimerism Transplant Sorted Cells, Varies
-SORT1 / Chimerism Cell Sort 1 (Bill Only)
-SORT2 / Chimerism Cell Sort 2 (Bill Only)
For more information see Chimerism-Recipient Germline Testing Algorithm
Clinical Information
Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
Patients who have had donor hematopoietic cells infused for the purpose of engraftment (ie, bone marrow transplant recipients) may have their blood or bone marrow monitored for an estimate of the percentage of donor and recipient cells present. This can be done by identifying unique features of the donor's and the recipient's DNA prior to transplantation and then examining the recipient's blood or bone marrow after the transplantation procedure has occurred. The presence of both donor and recipient cells (chimerism) and the percentage of donor cells are indicators of transplant success.
Short tandem repeat (STR) sequences are used as identity markers. STR are di-, tri-, or tetra-nucleotide repeat sequences interspersed throughout the genome at specific sites. There is variability in STR length among people and the STR lengths remain stable throughout life, making them useful as identity markers. Polymerase chain reaction is used to amplify selected STR regions from germline DNA of both donor and recipient. The lengths of the amplified fragment are evaluated for differences (informative markers). Following allogeneic hematopoietic cell infusion, the recipient blood or bone marrow can be evaluated again for the informative STR regions to identify chimerism and estimate the proportions of donor and recipient cells in the specimen.
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
An interpretive report will be provided.
Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
An interpretive report will be provided, which includes whether chimerism is detected and, if detected, the approximate percentage of donor and recipient cells. Sorted cell analysis permits more detailed evaluation of chimeric status in T-cell and myeloid cell fractions, which can be helpful in clinical management.
It is most useful to observe a trend in chimerism levels. Clinically critical results should be confirmed with 1 or more subsequent specimens.
Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Sensitivity varies with the proportions of donor and recipient cells in the specimen. For this reason, results are reported as approximate and rounded to the nearest 5% or 10%, depending on the calculated percentage of donor cells. For example, if the percent donor is 10% or less, it is reported as 5% donor cells. If the percent donor cells are 90% or more, it is reported as 95% donor cells. In rare cases (eg, matched related stem cell transplants), short tandem repeat (STR) patterns may be identical (ie, noninformative) and chimeric status cannot be determined with this test.
Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature
1. Antin JH, Childs R, Filipovich AH, et al: Establishment of complete and mixed donor chimerism after allogenic lymphohematopoietic transplantation: recommendations from a workshop at the 2001 Tandem Meetings of the International Bone Marrow Transplant Registry and the American Society of Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2001;7(9):473-485
2. Tang X, Alatrash G, Ning J, et al: Increasing chimerism following allogeneic stem cell transplantation is associated with longer survival time. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2014 Aug;20(8):1139-1144. doi: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2014.04.003
3. Ludeman MJ, Zhong C, Mulero JJ, et al: Developmental validation of GlobalFiler PCR amplification kit: a 6-dye multiplex assay designed for amplification of casework samples. Int J Legal Med. 2018 Nov;132(6):1555-1573. doi: 10.1007/s00414-018-1817-5
4. Tyler J, Kumer L, Fisher C, Casey H, Shike H: Personalized chimerism test that uses selection of short tandem repeat or quantitative PCR depending on patient's chimerism status. J Mol Diagn. 2019 May;21(3):483-490. doi: 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2019.01.007
5. Lion T, Watzinger F, Preuner S, et al: The EuroChimerism concept for a standardized approach to chimerism analysis after allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Leukemia. 2012 Aug;26(8):1821-1828. doi: 10.1038/leu.2012.66
Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference
Genomic DNA is extracted using an automated extraction platform and is then used in a commercial GlobalFiler polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Amplification Kit, following the manufacturer's instructions. Briefly, 20 different short tandem repeat (STR) marker regions are amplified in single multiplex PCR using primers labeled with fluorescent tags. The products are analyzed for size and amount using capillary electrophoresis. For the initial sample on any patient, the test is performed on 3 separate DNA samples: donor germline DNA, recipient germline DNA, and recipient posttransplant sample for chimerism determination. The STR profile of the germline samples is used to identify markers that can distinguish between the donor and recipient. Based on these profiles, the percentage of donor and recipient DNA is then determined in the posttransplant sample using the assumptions and calculations outlined in Thiede C et al. Subsequent samples for chimerism evaluation do not need to be accompanied by samples for donor and recipient germline evaluation, as the profiles from the initial testing are kept on file for comparison.
The sensitivity of this analysis is approximately 5% in a post-transplant specimen (donor and recipient DNA mixed chimerism).(Thiede C, Florek M, Bornhauser M, et al: Rapid quantification of mixed chimerism using multiplex amplification of short tandem repeat markers and fluorescence detection. Bone Marrow Transplant. 1999 May;23[10]:1055-1060; package insert: GlobalFiler PCR Amplification Kit. ThermoFisher Scientific; 08/21/2019)
PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information
Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.
Monday through Friday
Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded
Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test
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Test Classification
Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
81268-Chimerism (engraftment) analysis, post hematopoietic stem cell transplantation specimen, includes comparison to previously performed baseline analyses; with cell selection (eg, CD3, CD33), each cell type (if appropriate)
LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.
| Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHIMS | Chimerism Transplant Sorted Cells | 34574-4 |
| Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
|
|---|---|---|
| MP025 | Specimen Type | 31208-2 |
| CHIS | Final Diagnosis | 34574-4 |