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Test Code CMVO Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Qualitative PCR

Important Note

For plasma specimens, order CMVP:  CMV quantitative PCR, blood.

Additional Codes

For plasma specimens, order CMVP:  CMV quantitative PCR, blood.

CMV DNA
Cytomegalovirus
CMV PCR

Specimen and Container/Tube

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), Amniotic fluid, Ocular specimens, tissue

Sterile container or viral transport

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Transpot Instructions

See UCMC Collection Instructions

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood/unspun specimens greater than 6 hours will be rejected.

Reference Values

No CMV DNA detected.

Test Limitations

Detection limit: 34.5 IU/mL

Critical Values

 

All positive  culture

 

 

 

 

All

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

CPT Codes

87496

LOINC Codes

30687496

Volume

Preferred Volume

1.5mL

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.75 mL

Pediatric Volume

0.75mL

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Source: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Specimen Collection: Aspirate through inner chamber at bronchoscopy.
Specimen Transport: Sterile container or viral transport, <2 hr ambient, 7 days refrigerated

Specimen Source: Amniotic fluid
Specimen Collection: Decontamination of overlying skin and aspiration of fluid.
Specimen Transport: Sterile container, <2 hr ambient, 7 days refrigerated

Specimen Source: Conjunctiva
Specimen Collection: Cleanse area around eye with mild detergent. Moisten swab with saline and roll over conjunctiva.
Specimen Transport: Viral transport, <2 hr ambient, 7 days refrigerated.

Specimen Source: Corneal scraping
Specimen Collection: Specimen collected by opthalmologist using a sterile spatula to scrape ulcers and/or lesions.
Specimen Transport: Sterile container or viral transport, <2 hr ambient, 7 days refrigerated 

Specimen Source: Tissue
Specimen Collection: Surgically obtained. 0.5 cm.  

Specimen Transport: Sterile container or viral transport, <2 hr ambient, 7 days refrigerated

 

See Microbiology Specimen Collection:

  • See appropriate category in Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY

Test Components

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), Amniotic fluid, Ocular specimens, tissue

Synonyms/Search Keywords

CMV DNA
Cytomegalovirus
CMV PCR

Last Reviewed Date

08/15/2022

Additional Information

For plasma specimens, order CMVP:  CMV quantitative PCR, blood.

PCR test performed on the Roche 6800

Test Limitations: Detection limit: 34.5 IU/mL