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

Test Code

18144

Preferred Specimen

Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) in Sterile Cup

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Sets up 7 days a week.

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.

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