CMV by PCR, Quant

Test Code: TD_4187
CPT Code(s): 87497

$139

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

CMV by PCR, Quant

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) by Roche COBAS 6800/8800 system

Rejection Criteria

Serum
Heparin plasma
Sample received in frozen PPT (plasma separator) tube

Reference Range(s)

Limit of Quantitation: 35-10,000,000 IU/ML or 1.544-7.000 LOG IU/ML

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

EDTA (lavender top) tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL plasma

Sample Stability

1 day room temperature
6 days refrigerated
12 weeks frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

3 mL EDTA plasma. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a polypropylene transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA plasma. Refrigerate.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.

Alternative Specimen

3 mL plasma from a PPT (plasma separator) tube. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a polypropylene transport tube. Clearly label tube as EDTA plasma. Refrigerate.
Note: if the sample was initially transported in the PPT tube following centrifugation, the sample must be re-centrifuged at 600 x g for 5 minutes prior to pour-off/aliquoting.
When multiple tests are ordered, submit separate tube for this test.