Cytomegalovirus (CMV) by Quantitative PCR

Specimen Container

lav

Specimen Collection Type

Whole bl

Minimum Volume To Collect (Ml)

2 mL

Pediatric Volume To Collect (Ml)

3 mL

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge and separate plasma within36 hours of collection

Stability

Ambient Stability: 36 hrs
Refrig Stability: 6 Days
Frozen Stability: 12 Weeks

Unacceptable Conditions

Plasma on red cells greater than 36 hours

Preferred Transportation Temperature

REFRIGERATED

Remarks

For qualitative CMV by PCR, refer to CMVPCR or CMVPCB, or in amniotic fluid only, CMVPA

Testing Location

IHC

Test OR Panel

Test

Misc Instructions

SPECIMEN PREPARATION: 800 uL is the absolute minimum required volume for testing. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT: Frozen if testing is delayed

LOINC

72493-0

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