Test Code CMVDQ Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Plasma
Reporting Name
CMV DNA Detect/Quant, PPerforming Laboratory

Useful For
Detection and quantification of cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia
Monitoring CMV disease progression and response to antiviral therapy
Shipping Instructions
1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice only.
2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma at -20 to -80° C (up to 84 days) until shipment on dry ice.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).
2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 84 days |
Refrigerated | 6 days |
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTADay(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Reference Values
Undetected
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87497
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CMVQN | CMV DNA Detect/Quant, P | 72493-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
601954 | CMV DNA Detect/Quant, P | 72493-0 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-Microbiology Test Request (T244)
-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)
-General Test Request (T239)