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CMV Drug Resistance by NGS: Ganciclovir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir, Marivir, Letermovir (3004615)

Methodology

Massively Parallel Sequencing

Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

ARUP (Special Request Only)

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

3-9 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

5-6 mL Blood

Container Type

EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 8 Hours, Refrigerated: 72 Hours; Frozen:1 Month (Preferred)

Rejection Criteria

Serum; Heparinized specimens

Test Volume Required

3 mL Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

2.5 mL Plasma

Processing Instructions

Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours. Complete an ARUP requisition form and submit specimen frozen with daily Apollo Courier pick-up.