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Post-Transplant, Cytomegalovirus DNA, Real-Time PCR, Serum : 18141
Test CodePTCMVS or 18141
Alias/See Also
PTxplnt, Specialized, Txplnt, Services, Quest Advanced, Realtime CMV QT, CMV QL
CPT Codes
87497
Transport Container
1 mL (0.5 mL minimum) serum collected in a red top tube (no gel) or Serum Separator Tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 8 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday
Report Available
1 day
Limitations
Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations. This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by med fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
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. 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).
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
