Methodology
Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Cytomegalovirus
Specimen Type
Plasma or CSF
Performing Lab
RCHSD MDL (PCR)
Epic ID
LAB00344
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 collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 0.3-0.5 mL CSF collected in a sterile container
Container Type
See Below
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 or CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma or CSF
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer plasma/CSF to a screw-cap tube. DO NOT USE SNAP-CAP TUBES. Place plasma/CSF in a small clear bag and place in -80 freezer MDL (PCR) bin ASAP.
CPT Codes
87496
Revised
9/11/23
Initials
SL