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Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow aspirate)
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Sterile Container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Acceptable: (only qualitative results will be available)
Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Nasal, throat, rectal (others please specify)
Container/Tube: Universal Transport Media (dry swab in plain container is acceptable too)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Tissue Biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile Container with 1.0 - 2.0 mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Stability
| Whole Blood (EDTA) | 72 hours, ambient/refrigerated |
|---|---|
| Plasma | 7 days, refrigerated |
| Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) | 3 days, refrigerated |
| Eye aqueous or vitreous | 3 days, refrigerated |
Specimen Condition
| Whole Blood: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Bone Marrow Aspirate: Frozen or hemolysis | Reject |
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 7 days
Reference Interval
| Sample Matrix | Linear Range | Limit of Detection (LoD) |
|---|---|---|
| EDTA plasma |
180 IU/mL to 15,000,000 IU/mL |
90 IU/mL |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (MML), Microbiology division, 67724384
Useful For
For early detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and to monitor CMV disease and response to viral therapy, in immunocompromised individuals after organ transplantation or with leukemia.
Service Code
LBC04235
1033105
Update
Last updated 24/05/2026
LOINC Code Information
34720-3
Laboratory Code
LAB2087