CMV T Cell Immunity Panel

Test Code
CMVTCV


CPT Codes
86352(x4)

Preferred Specimen
Sodium Heparin Whole Blood


Minimum Volume
10 mL


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
32 Hours  Blood must be shipped same day as collection.
Tube must be at least 3/4 full to maintain proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant.
Blood must be drawn Monday through Thursday after 7:00 AM CST.
Do not ship on days when the holiday follows the shipping or set up day.
 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Whole Blood received after stability (32 hours after collection).
Whole Blood received cold or frozen.
Tubes received less than 3/43 full.
Specimens received in lithium heparin, ACD tubes or EDTA anticoagulants.


Methodology
Flow Cytometry

Performing Laboratory
Viracor Eurofins Laboratories 1001 NW Technology Dr. Lee's Summit, MO 64086


Last Updated: April 2, 2018


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.