Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Quantitative by PCR, Non Blood
| Sunquest Code: | CMVQNB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6922 | Epic Name: | Cytomegalovirus, Quant PCR Non Blood |
| Methodology: | PCR | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate specimen source on specimen container and ViraCor-IBT request form. | ||
| Compliance: | This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Amniotic fluid, bone marrow, CSF, eye swab, tissue |
| Container: | See Collection Instructions |
| Collection Instructions: |
Amniotic Fluid: 2 mL; 0.5 mL minimum in a sterile container.
Bone Marrow: 2 mL; 0.2 mL minimum in a purple (EDTA) tube.
CSF: 2 mL; 0.5 mL minimum in a sterile container.
Eye Swab: Sterile swab placed in a 2 mL sterile saline, M4, or viral transport media in a sterile, screw top tube (minimum volume 0.5 mL). Do not use calcium alginate swab or wood shafted swab.
Tissue: Place a minimum of 5 mg fresh tissue (approximately ½ of a pencil eraser size) in a sterile container. Do not add water, saline or other fluid media.
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| Causes for Rejection: | Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue will not be accepted. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not add water, saline or other fluid media to tissue container. Freeze immediately. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ViraCor) |
| Referral Lab number: | 5500 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | Quantitative CMV DNA PCR can be used for early detection of CMV reactivation, primary infections and monitoring response to treatment. |
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