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CYTOMEGALOVIRUS, DNA by PCR, QUALITATIVE
Message***Specimen Source is Required***
Plasma is no longer an acceptable source. For plasma specimens, please order CMVQP.
Test Code
CMVQL
Alias/See Also
CMV
CPT Codes
87496
Preferred Specimen
Source dependent:
- CSF
- Bronchial Wash
- Urine
Unacceptable media: Abbott Multi-collect, Abbott Universal collect, eSwab, PrimeStore-MTM, Ruhof, MANTACC, media with guanidine-containing materials or ‘molecular media’ that indicates inactivation of pathogens and preservation of RNA/DNA.
Minimum Volume
- 0.1 mL for CSF, bronchial wash, and urine samples
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Varies; dependent on source.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 15-30C up to 48 hours
- 2-8C up to 7 days
- -20C up to 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
- Quantity not sufficient
- Plasma samples
- Unacceptable media: Abbott Multi-collect, Abbott Universal collect, eSwab, PrimeStore-MTM, Ruhof, MANTACC, media with guanidine-containing materials or ‘molecular media’ that indicates inactivation of pathogens and preservation of RNA/DNA.
Methodology
PCR / DNA Probe Hybridization
Setup Schedule
- M, W, F (day shift) for CSF, bronchial wash, and urine samples
Report Available
Report available within 1-3 days of receipt at the performing laboratory.
Reference Range
Not Detected
Clinical Significance
Used for the detection of CMV DNA to aid in laboratory diagnosis of disease; in urine for CMV seronegative patients who receive an organ from seropositive donor; in urine from neonates suspected of acquiring the virus in utero.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NMB8 (Molecular Biology, 3M Integrated Cycle)
Last Updated: July 27, 2023
