CMV Quant DNA PCR (Urine)

Test Code
139144


Alias/See Also
CMV, PCR Quantitation


CPT Codes
87497

Preferred Specimen
Urine


Minimum Volume
.5mL


Transport Container
Urine Container


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate or FREEZE


Specimen Stability
7 days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube


Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday 1st shift




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.