CMV RESISTANCE: MARIBAVIR, GANCICLOVIR, FOSCARNET, CIDOFOVIR
CMV Resistance: Maribavir, Ganciclovir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB6622
Synonyms:
Cytomegalovirus Genotype
UL97
UL54
Ganciclovir Resistance
CMV Genotype
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube or ACD
Specimen Type:
EDTA plasma
Preferred Volume:
2.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.0 mL
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Ambient - 96 hours
Frozen - 30 days
Unacceptable Condition:
CMV DNA concentrations too low to allow antiviral resistance testing, whole blood frozen, specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, or specimen types other than those listed.
CPT Codes:
87910x2 (EAP: 30632208)
Method:
Conventional PCR followed by genotypic sequencing.
Notes:
Test should only be performed on patients who have a viral load of 500 IU/mL or more within the last 7 days.