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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA, Quantitative RT-PCR, Plasma (10600) (Back-Up Only)

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Synonyms

CMV

Specimen Type

Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano

Epic ID

LAB01635

Lab Test Days

Daily

Standard TAT

2-3 Day

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-4 mL Blood

Container Type

EDTA (Lavender-Top) Tube

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 6 Days; Frozen: 6 Months

Rejection Criteria

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube; Lithium heparin (green-top) tube; Unspun PPT tubes; Frozen whole blood

Test Volume Required

2 mL Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Plasma

Processing Instructions

Do not freeze whole blood or samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25 Degrees Celsius for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation.

Comments

For plasma, refer to CMV DNA, Quantitative, PCR (LAB001369) done in-house.

CPT Codes

87497

Revised

11/5/25