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HelpTest Code Warde: CMVQR Soft: CMVCF CMV DNA Quantitative, Real-Time PCR, CSF
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB3994
Epic Description: CMV DNA QUANTITATIVE, CSF
Synonym
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-PCR (Quantitative), CSF
Specimen Type
CSF
Specimen Required
CSF
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Sterile Container |
2.0 mL | 1.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
Frozen (-20° C): 30 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Send 2.0 mL CSF Frozen. Transport frozen on dry ice. Store frozen if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
CSF
Optimum: 2.0 mL CSF
Minimum: 1.0 mL CSF
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: CMVQR
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=CYTOMEGALOVIRUS+DNA%2C+QUANTITATIVE%2C+REAL%2DTIME+PCR
Assay Frequency
Sunday - Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Freeze specimen. Store frozen if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
87497