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CYTOMEGALOVIRUS, DNA by PCR, QUANTITATIVE (Viral Load)
Test CodeCMVQP
Alias/See Also
CMV
CPT Codes
87497
Includes
- IU/mL
- Log IU/mL
Preferred Specimen
1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
Minimum Volume
0.65 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
None
Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma and red cells. Aliquot (transfer) plasma into a standard transport tube. Refrigerate until tested.
Transport Container
Standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
- 2-8C up to 5 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
The following conditions will result in sample rejection:
- Quantity not sufficient
- Samples collected in any heparin tube
- Pearl top (PPT) tubes will not be tested at the Central Lab
Methodology
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Setup Schedule
Tu, F only
Report Available
Report available within 24 hours after testing.
Limitations
Due to the potential for variability in CMV viral load measurements across different CMV assays, it is recommended that the same device be used for the quantitation of CMV viral load when managing CMV infection in individual patients.
Reference Range
30 - 100,000,000 IU/mL or 1.48 - 8.00 log (IU/mL)
Clinical Significance
This assay is intended for use as an aid in the management of solid organ transplant and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients who have been diagnosed with CMV disease and are undergoing antiviral therapy.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIMAM (Alinity m)
Last Updated: July 27, 2023