Result Test Name
CMV DNA QN PCR
Laboratory
QUEST LAB
Result Test Code
123012631
Laboratory Test Name
CMV DNA QUANTITATIVE PCR
Reportable Test Name
-
Result LOINC
53763-9
Collection Container
STERILE CONTAINER
Units
-
Collection Requirements
Preferred Specimen(s) 1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or PPT potassium EDTA tube or Serum or CSF or amniotic fluid collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container Minimum Volume 0.5 mL Collection Instructions Whole blood: Collect whole blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA anticoagulant. Store refrigerated. Do not freeze whole blood. Plasma: Collect blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA 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 centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and store refrigerated or frozen. It is not necessary to transfer the plasma from a PPT to aliquot tubes. Serum: Collect in a red-top tube (no gel) or serum separator tube (SST) and store refrigerated or frozen. CSF or amniotic fluid: Collect in a sterile plastic leak-proof container and store refrigerated or frozen.
Container Temp
Refrigerated (3)
Container Volume
.500
Test Info
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Shipping Instructions
Transport Container See Collection Instructions Transport Temperature Refrigerated (cold packs) 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