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Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test CodeAlias/See Also
LAB3039
CPT Codes
<p>87496</p>
Preferred Specimen
Submit only 1 of the following specimens
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) or yellow top (ACD solution A or B)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Collect whole blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA or ACD as anticoagulant.
- Store refrigerated.
- Do not freeze whole blood.
Specimen Type: Plasma or Serum
Collection Container/Type
Preferred: Lavender top (EDTA) or white top (EDTA PPT) or yellow top (ACD solution B)
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Collect blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA or ACD as anticoagulant or in Plasma Preparation Tubes (PPTs).
- Store collected whole blood at room temperature and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection.
- Transfer plasma to sterile, plastic, screw-capped tubes and store refrigerated or frozen. If blood is collected in a PPT tube, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and store refrigerated or frozen.
- It is not necessary to transfer the plasma from a PPT tube to aliquot tubes.
Additional Information:
- Do not freeze serum gel tubes.
Specimen Type: Fluid
Sources: CSF, amniotic fluid supernatant, bronchoalveolar lavage
Collection Container/Type: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
- Collect in a sterile container.
- Store refrigerated or frozen.
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Specimen Type: Tissue (unfixed)
Collection Container/Type: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 3 mm
Collection Instructions:
- Collect in a sterile container
- Store frozen.
Specimen Type: Eye fluid
Collection Container/Type: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Call lab
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Instructions
Plasma: Collect blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA or ACD as anticoagulant or in Plasma Preparation Tubes (PPTs). Store collected whole blood at room temperature and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to sterile, plastic, screw-capped tubes and store refrigerated or frozen. If blood is collected in a PPT tube, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and store refrigerated or frozen. It is not necessary to transfer the plasma from a PPT tube to aliquot tubes.
Whole blood: Collect whole blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA or ACD as anticoagulant. Store refrigerated. Do not freeze whole blood.
Serum, CSF, Amniotic Fluid, urine, and bronchoaveolar lavage: Collect in a sterile container and store refrigerated or frozen.
Fresh (unfixed) tissue: Collect in a sterile container and store frozen.
Eye fluid specimens: Call lab
Transport Temperature
All other sample types: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Whole Blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
All Other Samples
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Heparinized specimens • Unspun PPT tube
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Report Available
Next day
Reference Range
Clinical Significance
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 17, 2023