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HelpTest Code CMVP Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA PCR, Quantitative
Infectious
Additional Codes
LOINC: 34720-3
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole blood or bone marrow aspirate
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL (at least 1mL for bone marrow
aspirate)
Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Days and Times Performed
TAT 5 working days
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Service Code
1033105
Update
Last updated 22/05/2021
Unacceptable Condition
| Whole blood/Bone marrow aspirate | Frozen or hemolysis |
|---|
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 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.
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 |
Reference
| Sample Matrix | Linear Range | Limit of Detection (LoD) |
|---|---|---|
| EDTA plasma |
99 to 1.98E+07 IU/mL or 162 to 3.25E+07 copies/mL |
99 IU/mL or 162 copies/mL |