Quantification of mixed chimerism by real time PCR on whole blood-impregnated FTA cards

Leuk Res. 2007 Sep;31(9):1175-83. doi: 10.1016/j.leukres.2006.09.004. Epub 2006 Oct 27.

Abstract

This study has investigated quantification of chimerism in sex-mismatched transplantations by quantitative real time PCR (RQ-PCR) using FTA paper for blood sampling. First, we demonstrate that the quantification of DNA from EDTA-blood which has been deposit on FTA card is accurate and reproducible. Secondly, we show that fraction of recipient cells detected by RQ-PCR was concordant between the FTA and salting-out method, reference DNA extraction method. Furthermore, the sensitivity of detection of recipient cells is relatively similar with the two methods. Our results show that this innovative method can be used for MC assessment by RQ-PCR.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chimerism*
  • DNA / blood*
  • Female
  • Gene Dosage
  • Globins / genetics*
  • Hematocrit
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Humans
  • Leukocyte Count
  • Male
  • Paper
  • Platelet Count
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction*
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Specimen Handling* / methods

Substances

  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Globins
  • DNA