Test directory: Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qual, PCR

Ordering Code5660
Test NameCytomegalovirus DNA, Qual, PCR
AliasCMV DNA, Qualitative, PCR
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerACD-B (Yellow)
Other Specimen/ContainerCerebrospinal Fluid in Sterile Container, Plasma in EDTA, K2 (Lavender), Serum in Plain (Red), Serum in SST (Gold), Urine in Sterile Container, Amniotic Fluid in Sterile Container,
Tissue in Sterile Container
Optimum Volume1 mL = Serum, Plasma, CSF, Amniotic Fluid or Urine; 1 Gram of Tissue
Collection InstructionsFor Whole Blood samples - Order UC 59909.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 8 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time5 Days
MethodologyReal-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 25, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
CMV DNA, Qual., PCRALLSee report.
SourceALLSee report.