Methodology
Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Cytomegalovirus
Specimen Type
CSF or Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD Molecular Diagnostics
Epic ID
LAB00344
Lab Test Days
Monday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 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
Heparinized or ACD plasma
Test Volume Required
1 mL Plasma or 0.5 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma or CSF
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma and aseptically transfer plasma within 2 hours of collection to a sterile screw-cap tube. Place specimen in the -70 C PCR bin.
CPT Codes
87496
Revised
03-02-19
Initials
SL
© 2023 Rady Children's Hospital–San Diego