VNTR Chimerism Study [POST-BMT] Test
Also known as: VNTR Analysis, Chimerism Monitoring Test
VNTR Chimerism Study [POST-BMT] Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹7,500. Uses End Point PCR on Peripheral blood of recipient and donor samples. Results in 3-4 days. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
To diagnose and monitor chimerism after bone marrow transplant, ensuring graft success and detecting complications early.
- Test Code
- 3231
- Price
- ₹7,500
- Sample Type
- Peripheral blood of recipient and donor
- Result Time
- 3-4 days
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- End Point PCR
Sample Collection
VNTR Chimerism Study [POST-BMT] can be done with a Doctor’s prescription. Prescription is not applicable for surgery and pregnancy cases or people planning to travel abroad.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
Standard blood collection procedure using venipuncture.
Report Delivery
No specific instructions; apply pressure to the puncture site.
Timeline: 3-4 days
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
To diagnose and monitor chimerism after bone marrow transplant, ensuring graft success and detecting complications early.
How to Prepare
- Use EDTA vacutainer
- Keep sample cool with cool pack
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"This test is crucial for monitoring post-BMT patients to ensure graft success and prevent complications like graft failure or GVHD."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed sample
- Clotted sample
- Insufficient volume
Understanding Your Results
High chimerism (≥95%)
Indicates successful engraftment and good transplant outcome.
Low chimerism (<95%)
May indicate graft failure, rejection, or need for further monitoring.
If experiencing symptoms like delayed engraftment, graft failure, or signs of GVHD, or if chimerism results are abnormal.
Limitations
- ⚠Cannot detect chimerism below 1% in some cases
- ⚠Requires accurate donor sample for comparison
Risks & Considerations
- ●Bruising at puncture site
- ●Infection
- ●Fainting
Interfering Factors
- ●Sample contamination
- ●Improper storage
- ●Recent blood transfusion
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