Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, Quantitative, Blood

Synonyms

• CMV DNA, QUANTITATIVE, PCR
• CMV VIRAL LOAD
• CYTOMEGALOVIRUS BY PCR
• LAB913

Cerner Name

CMV by PCR

Clinical Info

This test is intended for use as an aid in the management of CMV in solid organ transplant patients and in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients, as well as for monitoring CMV antiviral therapy.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA)
Volume: 2 mL of EDTA plasma (0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability:
Whole blood: Freshly drawn blood specimens may be held at 2 to 30°C for up to 24 hours.
Plasma: Preparing plasma specimens through centrifugation, after centrifugation, remove plasma from cells. Plasma specimens may be stored:
At 2 to 8°C for up to 6 days; at -20°C for 12 weeks, or at  -75°C or colder for up to 6 months (ship on Dry Ice).  Dedicated separate specimens will be accepted-do not send a shared tube

Minimum Volume does not allow for repeat testing.

Specimen Volume

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Whole blood: Freshly drawn blood specimens may be held at 2 to 30°C for up to 24 hours.
Plasma: Preparing plasma specimens through centrifugation, after centrifugation, remove plasma from cells. Plasma specimens may be stored:
at 2 to 8°C for up to 6 days.

Methodology

Cobas CMV Quant Assay by PCR

Days Performed

Monday through Saturday
TAT: 24 - 48 Hours

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87496

PDM

5915720

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Orderable Everywhere

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms

• Cytomegalovirus PCR Quantitative Assay Update (CMVPCR) 4-25-2022