Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
CMV
Specimen Type
Blood or Body Fluid
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
LAB09496
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
2-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL CSF, Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL), Eye Fluids or Random Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD Solution B (yellow-top) tube or Serum collected in a (red-top) tube or serum separator tube (SST) or 3 mm fresh (unfixed) tissue is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp=48 Hours; Refrigerated=8 Days; Frozen=30 Days (Unacceptable for Whole Blood)
Rejection Criteria
Heparinized specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
For plasma, refer to CMV DNA, Qualitative, PCR (LAB00344) done in-house.
CPT Codes
87496
Revised
5/17/24
Initials
SA