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CMV PCR Qualitative

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