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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Quantitative PCR, BAL or bronch sources only-994

Test info

Test name:

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Quantitative PCR, BAL or bronch sources only

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Useful for:

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an important pathogen in the transplant setting causing pneumonitis, colitis, hepatitis, CNS disease, neutropenia, and disseminated disease. Prior to the availability of rapid and sensitive DNA PCR, CMV was a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the transplant population. Quantitative CMV DNA PCR can be used for early detection of CMV reactivation, primary infections, and monitoring response to treatment.

Specimen

Specimen type:

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or Bronch

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

2.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Transport container:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred)

Ambient - 96 hours

Refrigerated – NO

Reason for rejection:

Sample received at room temperature older than 96 hours

Performance

Performing lab:

Viracor (5509) via LabCorp (819330): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

4 - 7 days

Method:

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

79 IU/mL - 1.88 x 10⁸ IU/mL

Billing

CPT codes:

87497

Tracking

Date created:

10/06/2020

Revised date:

12/29/2023

Review date:

12/29/2023