CMV Resistance-5 Antiviral Meds CMVRESIST

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

CMV Resistance-5 Antiviral Meds

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Resistance-5 Antiviral Me

Clinical Info

The CMV Resistance measures: Maribavir, Letermovir, Ganciclovir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir
Human Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality among immunocompromised patients. 

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender (EDTA) Top Tube
Specimen: 2 mL plasma (0.2 mL min)
  Samples must be received within 6 days of collection unless frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

7 Days room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
60 Days Frozen

Methodology

PCR followed by genotypic sequencing

Days Performed

TAT: 3 - 5 Days
Patient outcomes depend on effective prophylaxis and treatment with antiviral therapies, including maribavir, letermovir, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valganciclovir and foscarnet. Additionally, letermovir is approved specifically for prophylactic use in
hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) patients. Proper patient management requires rapid detection of resistance.
Laboratory testing should be used to confirm the occurrence of drug resistance, as treatment modification based solely
on clinical suspicion may result in added toxicity and increased complexity in patient management.
The CMV Resistance: Maribavir, Letermovir, Ganciclovir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir sequencing assay is designed to detect identified mutations in the UL54, UL56 and UL97 genes of CMV. The use of genotypic sequencing offers a rapid turnaround time, a broad range of antiviral resistance information, and the ability to provide information concerning new drugs as they become available

Performing Laboratory

Eurofins-Viracor

CPT

87910 x 3

PDM

235701

Result Interpretation

Mutations in the UL54, UL56 and UL97 genes will be reported as

Resistant/None Detected. Interpretation of gene mutations and

association with antiviral resistance, including maribavir, ganciclovir,

foscarnet, and cidofovir and letermovir will be provided with the report

 

Specificity

CMV sequencing analysis provides information about selected

locations in three genes, UL54, UL56, and UL97 involved in CMV antiviral resistance.

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