CMV DNA concentrations too low to allow antiviral resistance
testing, whole blood frozen, specimens beyond their acceptable
length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling,
or specimen types other than those listed.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature, Monday - Friday.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Specimens shipped at room temperature must be received within 96
hrs of collection.
Performed
Days Performed: Monday through Saturday
Reported
2 - 4 Days
Lab info
Specimens are sent by the Core Laboratory to Viracor IBT
Laboratories
Section
Reference Laboratory-Viracor-IBT Laboratories
Reference Laboratory Test Code
5600
Methodology
Conventional PCR followed by gene sequencing.
CPT Codes
87910 (x1)
Test Information
EPIC Lab Number
LAB9737
Collect
4 - 5 mL of WHOLE BLOOD from a Lavender Top Tube (EDTA). Do NOT spin.
CMV DNA concentrations too low to allow antiviral resistance
testing, whole blood frozen, specimens beyond their acceptable
length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling,
or specimen types other than those listed.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room Temperature, Monday - Friday.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Specimens shipped at room temperature must be received within 96
hrs of collection.
Performed
Days Performed: Monday through Saturday
Reported
2 - 4 Days
Lab info
Specimens are sent by the Core Laboratory to Viracor IBT
Laboratories
