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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2112
Epic Description: CMV DNA PCR QUAL (NON-BLOOD)
Synonym
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-PCR (Qualitative), Urine or CSF
Specimen Type
Urine, Random (primary)
Body Fluids
Swabbed specimens (eye, throat, rectal)
Tissue or biopsy
Specimen Required
Urine
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Container |
2.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Body fluid (including CSF)
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Container |
2.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Swab specimens (eye, throat, rectal)
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Viral transport media |
2.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Tissue or Biopsy
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Container |
tissue in 1 mL saline | tissue in 1 mL saline |
Specimen Stability
2 weeks refrigerated
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Do not centrifuge or freeze specimen. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
URINE
Optimum 2.0 mL urine, or 1.0 mL CSF
Minimum 1.0 mL urine, or 0.5 mL CSF
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: CYPCR
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=CYTOMEGALOVIRUS+PCR%2C+QUALITATIVE
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Do not centrifuge or freeze specimen. Refrigerate specimen.