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Cytomegalovirus DNA Qual Rt-PCR
Test CodeLAB10101
CPT Codes
87496
Preferred Specimen
Lavender EDTA, leak-proof container, sterile leak-proof transport tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
All other sample types
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
All other sample types
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)