CYTOMEGALOVIRUS QUANTITATION DNA BY PCR, PLASMA
| Synonyms: | CMV DNA Quant by PCR, Plasma |
| Computer Code: | (CMVDQ ) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (lavender top tube). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (lavender microtainer). |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5-1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain at room temperature. Transport within 24 hours. |
| Reference Values: | Less than 200 IU/mL or 2.3 log IU/mL |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MOL DIAG 09 molecdiagicd9req.pdf#http://09 molecdiagicd9req |
| Test Frequency: | 1/week |
| Routine TAT: | positivity 24 hrs, quantification 1-2 weeks |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87497 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |