Test Details
Mnemonic
CMVRT
Ordering Code
3401047
CPT-4 Code(s)
87497
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collected in a sterile, plastic leak proof container, Amniotic fluid collected in a sterile, plastic leak proof container.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood green sodium or lithium heparin, Whole blood Lavender EDTA, Plasma.
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
CMV DNA, QN, PCR (IU/mL): Not Detected
CMV DNA, QN, PCR (Log IU/mL): Not Detected
CMV DNA, QN, PCR (Log IU/mL): Not Detected
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes