CMV Quantitative PCR
Order Code:
CMVDNA
Test Summary
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the amplification of a well conserved region of CMV UL83 Gene.
Aliases
- Cytomegalovirus DNA, QN Real Time PCR
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma EDTA (lavender top tube).
This test is for both inpatient and outpatient blood and plasma specimens.
This test is for both inpatient and outpatient blood and plasma specimens.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma
0.5 mL whole blood
5 mL urine
0.5 mL whole blood
5 mL urine
Instructions
Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Transfer plasma to a completely labeled plastic transport tube within 6 hours of collection. Freeze plasma pour off.
NOTE: For pediatric collection please submit whole blood testing. (It is not necessary to collect plasma from the pediatric tube)
NOTE: For pediatric collection please submit whole blood testing. (It is not necessary to collect plasma from the pediatric tube)
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Lavender-top tube (EDTA), Sterile plastic pour off tube
Transport Temperature
Plasma = Frozen or refrigerated
Whole Blood = Refrigerated
Whole Blood = Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Plasma
- Room Temperature = unacceptable
- Refrigerated = 8 hours (24 hrs after first thaw)
- Frozen = 5 days
- Whole Blood
- Room Temperature = 12 hours
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for hemolysis, Plasma if received at room temperature and whole blood if received frozen.
Order Code
CMVDNA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3976
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87497
Billing Code
- 300752
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the amplification of a well conserved region of CMV UL83 Gene.
FDA Status
No - This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma EDTA (lavender top tube).
This test is for both inpatient and outpatient blood and plasma specimens.
This test is for both inpatient and outpatient blood and plasma specimens.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma
0.5 mL whole blood
5 mL urine
0.5 mL whole blood
5 mL urine
Instructions
Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Transfer plasma to a completely labeled plastic transport tube within 6 hours of collection. Freeze plasma pour off.
NOTE: For pediatric collection please submit whole blood testing. (It is not necessary to collect plasma from the pediatric tube)
NOTE: For pediatric collection please submit whole blood testing. (It is not necessary to collect plasma from the pediatric tube)
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Lavender-top tube (EDTA), Sterile plastic pour off tube
Transport Temperature
Plasma = Frozen or refrigerated
Whole Blood = Refrigerated
Whole Blood = Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Plasma
- Room Temperature = unacceptable
- Refrigerated = 8 hours (24 hrs after first thaw)
- Frozen = 5 days
- Whole Blood
- Room Temperature = 12 hours
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for hemolysis, Plasma if received at room temperature and whole blood if received frozen.
Result Information
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the amplification of a well conserved region of CMV UL83 Gene.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD; Report available: 1 - 2 days