Cytomegalovirus (CMV) by Qualitative PCR, Blood Only

Specimen Container

2 lav

Specimen Collection Type

Whole bl

Minimum Volume To Collect (Ml)

3 ml

Pediatric Volume To Collect (Ml)

1 mL

Specimen Preparation

Do not centrifuge tube

Stability

Ambient Stability: 24 hrs
Refrig Stability: 7 days
Frozen Stability: Unable

Unacceptable Conditions

Serum or plasma,
Centrifuged whole blood

Preferred Transportation Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Remarks

Detects cytomegalovirus in whole blood
For other sample types, refer to CMVPA
For amniotic fluid only, refer to CMVPA
For quantitative cytomegalovirus PCR testing, order CMVPQN

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Next day

Methodology

Real Time PCR

Lab Department

Core

Testing Location

IHC

Synonyms

Cytomegalovirus
CMV
CMV PCR
CMV by PCR
CMV PCR Whole Blood
CMV Qualitative, Whole Blood
HHV-5
HHV5
Human Herpes Virus 5

Test OR Panel

Test

Misc Instructions

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Specimens must be collected (and aliquoted if applicable) in sterile containers

CPT Codes

87496

LOINC

5000-5

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