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Catalog ID KTNAT Kidney Transplant NAT Testing

CPOE Test Name

Kidney Transplant NAT Testing

Synonyms

NAT Testing, Multiplex NAT Testing

Specimen Requirements

Pink top (EDTA) tube. Samples require Name, MRN, date and phlebotomist initials/Cerner ID

Storage and Transport

Send samples to Blood Bank, Blood Bank sends samples to Reference Laboratory for testing.

Causes for Rejection

Improper labeling; wrong tube; gross hemolysis; insufficient volume

Interpretation

The Transplant Program will be notified of any Positive Transmissible Disease testing on donor.

Turn Around Time

5 business days

Methodology

This order is for Kidney and Pancreas Transplant program donors requesting donor NAT Testing. The HIV/HCV/HBV Multiplex NAT test will be performed by a reference lab.

Reference Ranges

Not applicable

Performing Lab

Blood Bank, BI-1230, 721-2731