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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

2 mL plasma EDTA (lavender) top tube. Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to a sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial.

Minimum Volume

.600 mL plasma

Instructions

2 mL plasma EDTA (lavender) top tube. Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to a sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial. May be stored for up to 6 days at 2-8 degrees celsius.

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

300133

CPT Statement

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Quantitative

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

NDET or DET

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 1 - 3 days