Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR-13638
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of CMV infection
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting
Lavender (EDTA), 4 mL
ACD plasma
ACD whole blood
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Urine
EDTA plasma
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
ACD whole blood or plasma
Yellow ACD (A or B)
CSF
Sterile vial/container
Urine
Screw cap plastic container (non sterile)
Lavender/Yellow:
Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting
Lavender
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collectionTransfer plasma to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as EDTA plasma
Yellow (ACD plasma)
- Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection
- Transfer plasma to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as ACD plasma
Urine
Transfer 0.5 mL aliquot to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as urine
EDTA plasma, ACD plasma or urine:
Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)
ACD whole blood:
Yellow ACD (A or B)
Ambient (preferred) - 7 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Urine:
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Frozen - 7 days
Plasma:
Ambient (preferred) - 7 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 90 days
CSF:
Ambient (preferred) - 7 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Frozen - 90 days
- Quantity not sufficient for analysis
- 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.
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Negative