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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Drug Resistance, Next-Generation Sequencing, Plasma
MessagePlasma for next-generation sequencing must be collected within 7 days of a viral load assay (ie, CMVQN) with a result of 500 IU/mL or greater.
Test Code
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS DRUG RESISTANCE(MAYO)
CPT Codes
87910
Preferred Specimen
Lavender top (EDTA) plasma
Minimum Volume
2ml
Instructions
1. Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.
2. Freeze plasma specimen immediately, and ship specimen frozen on dry ice.
3. If shipment will be delayed for more than 14 days, freeze plasma specimen at -20 to -80 degrees C (up to 30 days) until shipment on dry ice.
2. Freeze plasma specimen immediately, and ship specimen frozen on dry ice.
3. If shipment will be delayed for more than 14 days, freeze plasma specimen at -20 to -80 degrees C (up to 30 days) until shipment on dry ice.
Transport Container
Aliquot plastic tube
Transport Temperature
Ship specimen frozen on dry ice.
Specimen Stability
Plasma EDTA: Frozen (preferred) 30 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Methodology
Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Setup Schedule
Monday
Report Available
16 to 20 days
Reference Range
None Detected/Not Predicted
Performing Laboratory
MAYO Clinic Laboratories
Additional Information
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Last Updated: October 6, 2023
