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