CMV, Quantitative, Plasma

CMV PCR QT

Synonyms:

Cytomegalovirus Viral Load

Cytomegalovirus Quantitative

Performing Lab:

Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories

Container Type:

Lavender top (EDTA) tube

Specimen Type:

Plasma

Preferred Volume:

2 mL plasma

Minimum Volume:

1 mL plasma

Specimen Processing:

1. Preferred specimen processing, where possible:

- Centrifuge specimen for 10 minutes at 4500 rpm.
- Remove plasma from the cells and aseptically place the EDTA plasma in a screw-capped, sterile, polypropylene vial.
- Maintain sterility and forward promptly.
- Plasma samples may be stored refrigerated for up to 6 days, or up to 12 weeks frozen.

2. Within 24 hours of collection, EDTA whole blood must be received at SLH Lab, so that the above steps can be completed.

Store and Transport:

EDTA whole blood - room temperature or refrigerated
Plasma - refrigerated or frozen

CPT Codes:

87497 - CMV PCR Quant (EAP 30050915)

Test Schedule:

Four to five times per week

Method:

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference Ranges:

Not Detected

Clinical Significance:

This test is used to monitor CMV infection in immunocompromised patients. It should not be used for screening purposes.

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