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Cytomegalovirus, QN by PCR, Blood

Test Code
QCMV


Alias/See Also
CMV, Quant, Blood


Preferred Specimen
2.5 mL EDTA Plasma


Minimum Volume
1.2 mL


Instructions
Spin down and remove plasma from cells within 6 hours of collection and freeze plasma ASAP.


Transport Container
Plastic vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Plasma stable refrigerated 7 days


Report Available
2-4 days


Reference Range
Undetected


Clinical Significance
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common and major cause of opportunistic infection in organ transplant recipients, causing significant morbidity and mortality.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.