Test Details
Mnemonic
CMVQR
Ordering Code
3435370
CPT-4 Code(s)
87497
Specimen Information
Collect
Lavender EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL whole blood in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Fluid: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or Amniotic fluid in sterile leak proof container.
Plasma: Lavender EDTA, PPT Potassium EDTA
Fluid: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or Amniotic fluid in sterile leak proof container.
Plasma: Lavender EDTA, PPT Potassium EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Heparinized specimens
Serum separator tube (SST)
Eye fluid
Urine
BAL
Yellow ACD
Serum separator tube (SST)
Eye fluid
Urine
BAL
Yellow ACD
Stability
Whole Blood:
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
CSF, Amniotic fluid, Plasma:
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
CSF, Amniotic fluid, Plasma:
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
CMV DNA, QN Real-Time, PCR: <200 IU/mL
CMV DNA, QN, PCR: <2.30 Log IU/mL
CMV DNA, QN, PCR: <2.30 Log IU/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes