CMV by PCR (Blood)

Test Name

CMV by PCR (Blood)

Alternate Description

Cytomegalovirus

LIS Code

CMVPC

Availability

6 days a week

Lab Section

Virology

Fluid Type

Whole blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

1 full Lavender Top Tube of whole blood. Cannot be shared with any other test.

Summary Test Name

CMV by PCR (Blood)

Minimum Volume

2 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

Room Temperature

Specimen Preparation In House

Transport specimen at room temperature

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

24-48 hours upon reception

Reference Value

Normal Range: CMV DNA not detected

Test Results

Numerical value (IU/ML) and Log value.

Additional Test Information

Lavender tube - Please draw SEPARATE lavender tube. Cannot be shared with other tests. Test Method: Real Time PCR. Limit of quantification <34.5 IU/ML and <1.54 Log.