Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA, Quantitative, Plasma
Order Name
CMV QT PCR PL
Test Number: 3800226
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3800226
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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CMV DNA by PCR
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Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction | 72493-0 |
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CMV DNA Log by PCR
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Calculation | 72494-8 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.7 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | This test is for EDTA Plasma Specimens only EDTA plasma, specimen should be centrifuged and plasma removed from cells within 6 hrs of collection. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing for risk of DNA contamination. Specimen Stability: Room temperature= N/A; Refrigerated= 5 Days; Frozen= 1 Month (avoid >3 freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Tuesday, Friday |
| Expected TAT | 6-8 days |
| Clinical Use | Assist in monitoring viral loads in post-transplant patients. |
| Notes | Alternate specimen types: N/A, for Urine specimens see Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA, Qualitative , Urine [6016458] |
| CPT Code(s) | 87497 |
| Internal Comments | 8/4/20 S/U TAT changed from 3-4 days, Tu-Th to Tue TAT: 6-8 days 03/05/21 Updated Testing schedule - SN 8/4/2020 The TAT and Schedule for this test has been adjusted to accommodate the increase testing volume needs of SARS-CoV-2 by PCR. 10/7/2021 removed the alt spec type note - JK |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |