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Test Code
AGVHD
Test Name
aGVHD Symptomatic Onset Algorithm
CPT Codes
83006, 83520
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility
The aGVHD Symptomatic Onset Algorithm is used to aid in the evaluation of patients for acute graft versus host disease (aGVHD) following hematopoietic cell transplant (HCT) using the biomarkers ST2 and regenerating islet-derived 3 alpha (REG3α).
Specimen and Container Info

Preferred Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture. Centrifuge and transfer serum to aliquot tube.
Processing and Submission Instructions

**FOR STEM CELL TRANSPLANT ORDERS ONLY**
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

4 days

Frozen

15 days
Causes for Rejection
Invalid specimen type, inadequate volume, gross hemolysis or gross lipemia, sample not frozen upon receipt.
Methodology
ELISA
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Reference Lab
Viracor Eurofins
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