Post-Transplant, Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Respiratory : 18144

Test Code
PTCMVL or 18144


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) bronchoalveolar lavage collected in sterile, plastic, leak-proof container.


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. 


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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