Plasma Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR

Message

Collect specimen following standard venipuncture techniques.

Test Code

LAB12448 CQRTP

Alias/See Also

CQRTP

CPT Codes
87497

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Do not freeze whole blood or samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25° C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer' s instructions for collection tube handling. Minimum Testing Volume: 1 mL PlasmaTransport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Whole bloodAmbient: UnacceptableRefrigerated : 6 daysFrozen: 84 days-70 degrees Celsius: 6 monthsCauses for Rejection: Sodium or lithium heparin (green-top) tube; unspun PPT tubes; frozen whole blood

Report Available

2-Days

Clinical Significance

1230171134

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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