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Test Code LAB17870 CMV DNA QUANTIFICATION BY PCR, PLASMA

Specimen Information

Container Specimen Temperature Collect Vol Submit Vol Min Vol Stability
Lav Top EDTA Plasma Refrigerate 2 mL 2 mL 1 mL 6 days

Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. 

Frozen is acceptable - Stable for 3 months.

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday / 1 day / Not available STAT

Method

PCR

Instrumentation

Cobas 6800

Section

Chemistry-2

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes

CPT Code(s)

Description CPT Code
CMV DNA Quant by PCR, Plasma                                            87497

 

Reference Range

Undetected