Cytomegalovirus PCR, BAL CMVBAL

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Not Orderable

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Cytomegalovirus PCR, BAL

EPIC Order Name

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, BAL

Clinical Info

Quantitative CMV DNA PCR can be used for early detection of CMV reactivation, primary infections, 
and monitoring response to treatment.

Specimen Type

Body Fluid

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

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

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