Cytomegalovirus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR QCMVQT
Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One mL (0.25 mL min) whole blood collected in lavender (EDTA) top tube, or plasma collected in an lavender (EDTA) or PPT Potassium EDTA tube, or serum, or CSF or amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container ACD is no longer acceptable. |
Transport | Transfer 1 mL whole blood or plasma (Min: 0.5 mL). * Collection Instructions * Whole blood
Plasma
Serum
CSF or amniotic fluid
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Stability | Whole blood Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen: Unacceptable All other sample types Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen: 30 days |
Unacceptable Conditions |
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Schedule | Daily |
Billing Code | 9011142 |
CPTCode | 87497 |
Notes | Performing Laboratory - Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute - Chantilly VA |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
Reference Interval | |
CMV DNA, QN PCR - Not Detected IU/mL CMV DNA, QN PCR - Not Detected log IU/mL |