Cytomegalovirus Quant PCR

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Test Code
10600


Alias/See Also
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS QUANT PCR


Preferred Specimen
Lavender Top Tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
no alternative sample


Instructions
Aliquot Plasma


Transport Container
Plastic vial


Transport Temperature
Frozen 


Specimen Stability
6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube • Unspun PPT tubes • Frozen whole blood


Setup Schedule
Daily


Performing Laboratory
Quest



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.