94120:CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV), QUANTITATIVE by PCR
Author PeaceHealth Laboratories
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| Methodology: |
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
| Edit Date: |
12/8/2008 |
| Performed: |
Daily |
| Released: |
24-72 hours after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab. |
| CPT Code: |
87497-90 |
| Specimen Collection Details |
| Collection: |
One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA). |
| Handling: |
Centrifuge and separate plasma from cells within 24 hours and pour into a plastic vial. Freeze. |
| Stability: |
8 hours ambient, 72 hours refrigerated, or 1 year frozen. |
| Standard Volume: |
1 mL plasma |
| Minimum Volume: |
1 mL plasma |
| Transport: |
Frozen on dry ice. |
| Rejection Criteria: |
Serum or heparinized plasma. |