CMV PCR Detection D CMV

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Cytomegalovirus DNA Detection By PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Cytomegalovirus DNA Detection By PCR

EPIC Order Name

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, Quantitative, CSF

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

Specimen Volume

2 mL of spinal fluid (0.5 mL min).

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

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