CMV PCR Detect, CSF D CMV

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Cytomegalovirus DNA Detection By PCR
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Cytomegalovirus DNA Detection By PCR
Clinical Info	Quantitative CMV DNA PCR can be used for early detection of CMV reactivation, primary infections, and monitoring response to treatment.
Specimen Type	CSF
Container	Sterile
Collection Instructions	Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile vial Specimen: 2 mL of spinal fluid (0.5 mL min). Transport Temperature: Frozen Maintain sterility and forward promptly. If there is a delay in transport of >24 hours, send specimen frozen in plastic vial. Samples must be received within 96 hours of collection.
Transport Instructions	Frozen
Specimen Stability
Methodology	Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Biotinylated Probe Hybridization (PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)
Days Performed	Monday through Sunday
Performing Laboratory	Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics
CPT	87497
PDM	6350504
Result Interpretation Not Detected Assay Range: 142 IU/mL to 1.88x10⁸ IU/mL
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