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Test Code CMVLR Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Lower Respiratory

Reporting Name

Cytomegalovirus, PCR, Lower Resp

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in lower respiratory specimens

 

This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression or response to therapy.

Hunterdon Medical Center Note:

Plasma Specimens HMC Code: CMVDQ

Non-Blood (Not Lower Resp) specimens HMC Code: CMVPR


Ordering Guidance


For plasma specimens, order CMVQN / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Plasma.



Necessary Information


Specimen source is required.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Lower respiratory

Source: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, fluid/washings from lung, sputum, tracheal secretions, tracheal aspirates

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sterile, screwcap, 5-mL aliquot tube

Acceptable: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

Reference Values

Negative

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87496

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CMVLR Cytomegalovirus, PCR, Lower Resp 104760-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CMVSS Specimen Source 31208-2
621771 CMVLR, PCR 104760-4