CMV DNA PCR Quantitative

Test Name

CMV DNA PCR Quantitative

Alternate Description

Cytomegalovirus DNA PCR Quantitative

LIS Code

CMVPNT

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

1 ml whole blood in Lavender Top Tube Also acceptable: 1.0 ml EDTA Plasma, refrigerated, or 1.0 ml CSF, refrigerated, or 1.0 Random urine; refrigerated, or 1.0 Amniotic Fluid; refrigerated, or 1.0 ml whole blood in ACD-A or ACD-B (Yellow Top Tube); refrigerated, or 1.0 ml Serum (Red Top Tube); refrigerated, or 1.0 ml Bronchial brush/wash.

Summary Test Name

CMV DNA PCR Quantitative

Minimum Volume

1.0 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, freeze until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report

Additional Test Information

Frozen