ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Cytomegalovirus by PCR, Whole Blood or Bone Marrow : 0060031

Mnemonic: CMVPCR B

Methodology: Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 2-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or bone marrow (EDTA). Also acceptable: Pink (K2EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Transport 3 mL whole blood OR 1 mL bone marrow. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Remarks: Specimen source required.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma (refer to ARUP test code 0060040). Heparinized specimens. Frozen specimens. Clotted or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable
Interpretive Data: This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.

Refer to Statement A under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 87496
 
 

 

 

 
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