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. |