Cytomegalovirus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR (Plasma)

Test Code

CMVPCRQT-Blood

Alias/See Also

CMV-QT
CMV PCR
CMVPCRQTBL
SQL 900939

CPT Codes
87497

Preferred Specimen

Plasma from EDTA Lav top

Other Acceptable Specimens

Plasma preparation tube (PPT)

Instructions

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

• Ambient temperatures will be rejected.
• Specimens not centrifuged and transferred within 24 hours will be rejected.
• Non-plasma specimens will be rejected

Methodology
Real-Time PCR, Molecular

Setup Schedule

M/ W/ F /Sat

Report Available

2-5 days from receipt at SQL

Reference Range

<35 IU/mL, Not Detected,
<1.54 Log IU/mL, Not Detected

Clinical Significance

Aids in the management of CMV in solid organ transplant patients and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients.

Performing Laboratory
Sonora Quest Laboratories (PAZ)

Additional Information
CMV DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

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