Cytomegalovirus (CMV), molecular detection, PCR, bone marrow

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

CMV Detection by Real-Time PCR
Cytomegalovirus, PCR
LightCycler CMV
LCVM

Useful for:

This test provides qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus DNA. This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.

Specimen type:

Bone marrow

Collection container:

Volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Send bone marrow in original tube. Do not aliquot.

Transport container:

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Reason for rejection:

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.

Performing lab:

Mayo Clinic Laboratories (CMVPV): R-NX

Days set up:

Daily

TAT:

1 - 4 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/DNA probe hybridization

Reference ranges:

Negative

A negative result does not eliminate the possibility of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection

CPT codes:

87496

Date created:

11/13/2019

Revised date:

11/06/2023

Review date:

11/06/2023