CMV DNA, Quantitative Nucleic Acid Testing
Order Code
CMVPCR
Test Summary
N/A
Aliases
Cytomegalovirus DNA, QN Real Time PCR
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL EDTA Plasma (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
.600 mL plasma
Instructions
Whole blood should be collected in sterile tubes using EDTA as the anticoagulant. Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to a sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Primary or plastic screw-top tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated/Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 6 months (Stable for up to four freeze/thaw cycles when frozen at -15°C to -80°C.)
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
CMVPCR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6955
Includes
| CMVI CMVQTN CMVLG |
CPT Code
87497
Billing Code
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Quantitative
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Reference Range
NDET or DET
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL EDTA Plasma (lavender top)
Minimum Volume
.600 mL plasma
Instructions
Whole blood should be collected in sterile tubes using EDTA as the anticoagulant. Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to a sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Primary or plastic screw-top tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated/Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 6 months (Stable for up to four freeze/thaw cycles when frozen at -15°C to -80°C.)
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Quantitative
Testing Laboratory
Reference Range
NDET or DET
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 3 days