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Post-Transplant, Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Respiratory
Test Code18144
CPT Codes
87497
Preferred Specimen
1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
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
Monday-Sunday Morning
Report available: Next Day
Report available: Next Day
Reference Range
Not Detected
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.