Post-Transplant/Immunocompromised, Cytomegalovirus Quant PCR, BAL (LABCORP)

Test Code
1230110256


Alias/See Also
LAB2810: Post-Transplant/Immunocompromised, Cytomegalovirus Quant PCR, BAL | LABCORP EAP: 819330


CPT Codes
87497x1

Preferred Specimen
LABCORP LAB: STERILE CONTAINER (Frozen) Min Vol: .5


Instructions
Standard asceptic procedures. SPECIMEN VOLUME: Serum or plasma 0.5 mL MINIMUM VOLUME: 0.4 mL (NOTE: This volume does NOT allow for repeat testing) CONTAINER: Gel-barrier Tube or serum from Red-top Tube or Serum Transfer Tube, or plasma from lithium heparin or EDTA tube COLLECTION: Standard asceptic procedures STORAGE: Room temperature


Transport Temperature
STABLE ROOM TEMPERATURE: 14 days STABLE REFRIGERATED: 14 days STABLE FROZEN: 14 days FREEZE/THAW CYCLE: Stable x3 PATIENT PREPARATION: No special preparation required. REASON FOR REJECTION: Grossly hemolyzed or lipemic samples and samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination. METHODOLOGY: Immunoassay TURN AROUND TIME: 2-4 days


Report Available
LABCORP LAB
STAT: 5760 min
Routine: 5760 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: 5760 min
Life or Death: 5760 min



Last Updated: March 6, 2023


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