Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Quantitative, Plasma, PCR
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CMVDQ
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026619
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026619
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Ship in a screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport tube.
Collection: Collect specimen in lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Centrifuge specimen within 24 hours of collection. Remove plasma, transfer plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube, and freeze. Ship frozen (preferred). To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Plasma (EDTA)
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
Container: Ship in a screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport tube.
Collection: Collect specimen in lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Centrifuge specimen within 24 hours of collection. Remove plasma, transfer plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube, and freeze. Ship frozen (preferred). To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Methods
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Clinical Utilities
Quantitative detection of CMV DNA in plasma specimens as an aid to diagnosis and management of CMV infections.
CPT Codes
87497
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Negative
