ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0060031: Cytomegalovirus by PCR, Whole Blood or Bone Marrow |
| Test Mnemonic: CMVPCR B | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or 1 mL bone marrow (EDTA). Also acceptable: pink (K2EDTA). Specimen source is required.
Transport: 5 mL whole blood or 1 mL bone marrow at 2-8°C. A buffy coat will be performed on whole blood. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 3 mL whole blood or 0.5 mL bone marrow. (Less volume may decrease sensitivity of assay.) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. Heparinized, frozen, hemolyzed or clotted whole blood or bone marrow samples. Plasma (for plasma, refer to Cytomegalovirus by PCR (0060040)). Stability: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 3 days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
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Negative - Cytomegalovirus DNA not detected by PCR. Positive - Cytomegalovirus DNA detected by PCR. |
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A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or cytomegalovirus DNA concentrations below the level of detection of the assay. This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87496 CMV amplified probe; 87015 Concentration |