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Cytomegalovirus, quant, DNA PCR (plasma)-13531

Test info

Test name:

Cytomegalovirus, quant, DNA PCR (plasma)

Test number:

13531

Excellian order number:

LAB13531

Abbreviation:

CDQ

Alternate names:

CMV, PCR quantitation
CMV quant, DNA PCR (blood)

Useful for:

Quantitative detection of CMV DNA in plasma specimens as an aid to diagnosis and management of CMV infections

Specimen

Specimen type:

EDTA plasma

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Spin within 24 hours of collection
Transfer plasma and transfer to a Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp), labelled as EDTA plasma
Freeze

Transport container:

Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred) - 90 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Ambient - NO

Reason for rejection:

Whole blood
Quantity not sufficient for analysis (QNS)
Gross specimen contamination
Specimen too old
Leaking or broken tube
PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performance

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (139149): R-LC

Days set up:

5 days/wk

TAT:

2 - 6 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

Negative

Billing

CPT codes:

87497

LOINC code:

Result 72493-0

Tracking

Date created:

03/29/2019

Revised date:

02/19/2020

Review date:

12/31/2023