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Cytomegalovirus Qualitative PCR

Order Code
9913086
CPT
87496
Test Details
Synonyms

CMV

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Real-Time Qualitative PCR

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 10 am.

Test Overview

Detect presence or absence of CMV infection; screening and diagnosis in immunocompromised patients.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated EDTA Whole blood: 3 days
Frozen Plasma: 6 weeks at -20°C
Order Code
9913086
CPT
87496
Test Details
Synonyms

CMV

TAT

4 days

Methodology

Real-Time Qualitative PCR

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cut-off 10 am.

Test Overview

Detect presence or absence of CMV infection; screening and diagnosis in immunocompromised patients.

Specimen Type

Plasma

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated EDTA Whole blood: 3 days
Frozen Plasma: 6 weeks at -20°C