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Post-Transplant, Cytomegalovirus DNA, Real-Time PCR, Serum
Test Code18141
CPT Codes
87497
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day
Reference Range
| CMV DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected (IU/mL) |
| CMV DNA, QN PCR | Not Detected (Log IU/mL) |
Clinical Significance
In patients who are immunocompromised, CMV may cause disseminated, severe disease. CMV is also the most common cause of congenital viral infection in humans. Quantitative PCR methods may be useful in monitoring CMV replication in immunosuppressed patients or in determining the viral load of CMV in amniotic fluid. Reportable range is 200-2,000,000 IU/mL (2.30 to 6.30 Log IU/mL).
