Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
CMV DNA Detection; CMV Quantitation
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
UCLA Clinical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
4 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Send to laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 6 Weeks
Rejection Criteria
Heparinzed blood; <1mL blood collected
Test Volume Required
2 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma from whole blood within 6 hours of collection by centrifugation at 800-1600xg for 20 minutes at room temp. Must use custome UCLA Clinical Lab requisition. Use FedEx account# 1364-6787-5 for shipping.
CPT Codes
87497
Revised
08-26-14
Initials
SL