Methodology
Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Cytomegalovirus
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD MDL (PCR)
Epic ID
LAB001369
Lab Test Days
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (10 AM Cutoff)
Standard TAT
72 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Do not collected in EDTA microtainer.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Microtainer; Heparinized or ACD plasma; Serum; Unlabeled or incompletely labeled specimens; Specimens with signs of leakage during transport
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer plasma to an orange screw-cap tube. DO NOT USE SNAP-CAP TUBES. Place plasma in a small clear bag and place in -80 freezer MDL (PCR) bin as soon as possible.
Comments
Not genetic
CPT Codes
87497
Revised
1/15/25
Initials
SA