Result Test Name
SOURCE CMV PCR
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
123011732
Laboratory Test Name
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS DNA QUANTITATIVE RT PCR
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
31208-2
Collection Container
Purple Top - EDTA
Units
-
Collection Requirements
10600 Preferred Specimen(s) Collect 1 mL of any one of the following specimens: Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or ACD (yellow-top) tube or Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) ACD B (yellow-top) or PPT EDTA (white-top) tube or Serum or CSF bronchoalveolar lavage eye fluids amniotic fluid amniotic fluid supernatant random urine collected in a sterile leak-proof container Alternative Specimen(s) 3 mm frozen fresh tissue
Container Temp
Refrigerated (3)
Container Volume
-
Test Info
-
Shipping Instructions
Shipping and Handling: Collection Instructions Whole blood: Collect whole blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA or ACD as anticoagulant. Store refrigerated. Do not freeze whole blood. Plasma: Collect blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA or ACD as anticoagulant or in plasma preparation tubes (PPT). Store collected whole blood at room temperature and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to sterile plastic screw-cap tubes and store refrigerated or frozen. If blood is collected in a PPT tube centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and store refrigerated or frozen. It is not necessary to transfer the plasma from a PPT tube to aliquot tubes. Serum: Collect in a red-top tube (no gel) or Serum Separator Tube (SST?) and store refrigerated or frozen. CSF amniotic fluid urine BAL eye fluids: Collect in a sterile container and store refrigerated or frozen. Transport Temperature: Refrigerated ? Specimen Stability: Whole blood Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen: Unacceptable All other sample types Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria: Heparinized specimens ? Unspun PPT tube