CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) QUALITATIVE PCR
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CMVDN
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026100
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026100
Schedule:
Testing Time: 3-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Whole blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or urine
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or sterile container (CSF or urine)
Storage Instructions: Whole blood is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days. Urine is stable refrigerated or frozen for seven days. Plasma and CSF are stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days or frozen for 90 days.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Whole blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or urine
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Container: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or sterile container (CSF or urine)
Storage Instructions: Whole blood is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days. Urine is stable refrigerated or frozen for seven days. Plasma and CSF are stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days or frozen for 90 days.
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Plasma must be separated from cells within 24 hours. Send in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Plasma must be separated from cells within 24 hours. Send in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
Methods
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Clinical Utilities
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of CMV infection.
CPT Codes
87496
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
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