Inpatient and Outpatient Orderable

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, BAL Build info

Synonyms

  • CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) MOLECULAR DETECTION, BAL
  • CMVBAL
  • LAB14176

Short Name

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS PCR, BAL

Procedure Master Number

LAB14176

Procedure ID

183713

Clinical Info

Quantitative CMV DNA PCR can be used for early detection of CMV reactivation, primary infections, 
and monitoring response to treatment.

Specimen Sources

 BAL

Specimen Types

 Respiratory

Container

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2 mL BAL ( 0.5 mL min)Note: 
Specimens must be received within 96 hours of draw if Room Temperature
Sample can freeze for longer stability.

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

4 Days Room Temperature

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Days Performed

TAT: 1-3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Viracor Laboratory

CPT

PDM

 245438

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Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS PCR, BAL CYTOMEGALO CYTOMEGALOVIRUS PCR, BAL Cytomegalovirus Pcr, Bal