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Synonyms
- CMV, PCR
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), or urine
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or sterile container (CSF or urine)
Collection
Plasma must be separated from cells within 24 hours. Send in a plastic transport tube. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Storage Instructions
Whole blood is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days. Urine is stable refrigerated or frozen for seven days. Plasma and CSF are stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days or frozen for 90 days.
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
Test Details
Use
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of CMV infection.
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138693 | CMV PCR | 5000-5 | 000000 | |||
| 138693 | CMV PCR | 139185 | CMV PCR | 5000-5 |
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