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Epic Code LAB9130 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Quantitative PCR, Blood/Plasma

Important Note

Test Name Alias

CMV Quantitative PCR | 9028 | CMV DNA Quant 

Interface Order Alias

10838

Quick Collect

+A

Clinical Information

This assay is traceable to the WHO CMV International Standard (NIBSC #09/260) and results are reported in International Units per milliliter (IU/mL) and Log IU/mL.  This assay was performed using the FDA approved Abbott Alinity m CMV test.  This assay is capable of detecting CMV DNA down to 30 IU/mL with a quantifiable range of 30 IU/mL to 100,000,000 IU/mL (1.48 log IU/mL to 8.00 log IU/mL).  For diluted samples (1:2.5), this assay is capable of detecting CMV DNA down to 75 IU/mL with a quantifiable range of 75 IU/mL to 250,000,000 IU/mL (1.88 log IU/mL to 8.40 log IU/mL).

Specimen Requirements

Submit one of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Preferred Volume: 3.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL

Pediatric volume: 1.5 mL (4 full microtainers)

Okay for capillary collect? Yes

Collection Instructions

  • Gently invert EDTA tube(s) 8 - 10 times after collection.
  • Do not freeze whole blood

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerated

 

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Volume: 3.0 mL EDTA Blood

Minimum volume: 2.0 mL EDTA Blood

 

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Plasma

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: Yes

Minimum Plasma Volume: 1.0 mL Plasma

Transport Temperature: Ambient or Refrigerated

 

 

Specimen Stability

For optimal results, the specimen should be received in the laboratory within 48 hours of collection.

Ambient: 24 hours

Refrigerate: Up to 5 days

Frozen: Separated plasma may be frozen until testing

Laboratory Retention: 3 days after completion of testing

Test Frequency

Performed Monday through Friday, usual turn-around time: 1-3 days

 

Reference Range

<30 IU/mL

Performing Department

Molecular Diagnostics

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL), Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

CPT

87497

CDM Code

3068749701

Epic Test ID

1230100504

LOINC

Mol D Spec Type: 31208-2

CMV DNA Quant: 34720-3

Mayo Access Code

SHO10838

Reviewed Date

6/22/2023

Updated Date

2/21/2024 - Collection Instructions