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HelpTest ID BLOD1334 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Plasma
Useful For
Detection and quantification of cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia
Monitoring CMV disease progression and response to antiviral therapy
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTAShipping Instructions
1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice only.
2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma at -20 to -80° C (up to 84 days) until shipment on dry ice.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days | |
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 to 5 daysMethod Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87497
Reporting Name
CMV DNA Detect/Quant, PReference Values
Undetected
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Microbiology Test Request (T244)
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)
-General Test Request (T239)
Secondary ID
601954SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 23225 | CMV DNA Detection/Quant, P |