Methodology
Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Cytomegalovirus
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD MDL (PCR)
Epic ID
LAB001379
Lab Test Days
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (10 AM Cutoff)
Standard TAT
Within 72 hours of receipt
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
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Microtainer; Heparinized or ACD plasma
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 a screw-cap tube. DO NOT USE SNAP-CAP TUBES. Place plasma in a small clear bag and place in -80 freezer MDL (PCR) bin ASAP.
Comments
If CMV PCR Qualitative is positive, then CMV DNA, Quantitative PCR will be reflexed and reported the same day.
CPT Codes
87496; 87497
Revised
9/11/23
Initials
SA