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Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Test CodeCPT Codes
87496
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), or PPT EDTA (white-top) tube or
1 mL serum or
1 mL CSF, bronchoalveolar lavage, amniotic fluid amniotic fluid supernatant, random urine collected in a sterile leak-proof container or
0.5 mL vitreous (eye) fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
Other Acceptable Specimens
Instructions
Whole blood: Collect whole blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA anticoagulant. Store refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Plasma: Collect blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA anticoagulant or in plasma preparation tubes (PPT). Store collected whole blood at room temperature and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer
plasma to sterile plastic screw-cap tubes and store refrigerated or frozen. If blood is collected in a PPT, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and store refrigerated or frozen. It is not necessary to transfer the plasma from a PPT to aliquot tubes.
Serum: Collect in a red-top tube (no gel) or serum separator tube (SST) and store refrigerated or frozen.
CSF, amniotic fluid, urine, BAL, Vitreous (eye) fluid: Collect in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container and store refrigerated or frozen.
Tissue: Fresh (unfixed) tissue submitted in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container and store refrigerated or frozen.
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
All other sample types
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
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
Reference Range
Clinical Significance
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153