ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Cytomegalovirus by PCR, Whole Blood or Bone Marrow : 0060031

Mnemonic: CMVPCR B

Ordering Recommendation: Detects cytomegalovirus in whole blood or bone marrow but does not quantify viral load. Quantitative cytomegalovirus PCR (0051813) testing on patient plasma is preferred for most clinical indications.
Methodology: Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA) or bone marrow aspirate in lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze specimens. Transport 1 mL whole blood OR 1 mL bone marrow. (Min: 0.5 mL).

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: Specimen source required.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma (refer to Cytomegalovirus by PCR, ARUP test code 0060040). Heparinized specimens. Frozen specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data:

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CPT Code(s): 87496