Cytomegalovirus Rapid PCR

Message
Blood
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Test Code
10601


Alias/See Also
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS QUALITATIVE PCR


Preferred Specimen
Lavender Top Tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
3 cubic mm (unfixed) tissue collected in sterile cup
OR
Plasma collected in Lavender Top Tube
OR
Serum collected in Red Top Tube
OR 
0.5 mL of Vitreous (eye) fluid collected in a sterile cup
OR
Random Urine collected in sterile cup
OR
CSF


Transport Temperature
Refridgerated


Specimen Stability
8 Days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Heparinized specimens,Unspun PPT Tube Paraffin embedded tissue


Setup Schedule
Mon-Fri


Report Available
2-3 Days


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.