Inpatient and Outpatient Orderable

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, BAL

Synonyms

CMVBAL
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) MOLECULAR DETECTION, BAL
LAB14176

Cerner Name

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

Specimen Volume

2 mL BAL (0.5 mL min)

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

87497

PDM

245438

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Orderable Everywhere

Results

Component Name	Base Name	Common Name	External Name
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS PCR, BAL	CYTOMEGALO	CYTOMEGALOVIRUS PCR, BAL	Cytomegalovirus PCR, BAL

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

Forms

LAB14176

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