Cytomegalovirus (CMV) by Qualitative PCR

Specimen Container

Sterile, leak-proof container

Specimen Collection Type

Body fluid, Bone marrow in Lavender (K2 EDTA), CSF, Urine, Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), Tissue in saline, UTM or M4

Minimum Volume To Collect (Ml)

0.5 mL

Pediatric Volume To Collect (Ml)

0.5 mL

Stability

Ambient Stability: 24 hrs
Refrig Stability: 7 days
Frozen Stability: 3 months

Preferred Transportation Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Remarks

For qualitative CMV nucleic acid detection in whole blood, order CMVPA
For amniotic fluid, order CMVPA
For quantitative CMV PCR (CMV viral load), order CMVPQN

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Next day

Methodology

Real Time PCR

Lab Department

Molecular

Testing Location

IHC

Synonyms

Cytomegalovirus
CMV
CMV PCR
CMV by PCR
CMV Qualitative
Qualitative CMV
CMV Direct Detection
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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