CMV by PCR
| Label Mnemonic: | CMVBM |
| Epic code: | LAB5713 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Bone Marrow
Collection Medium:
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| Lavender top tube 3 mL (EDTA) |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA)
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 1 mL bone marrow
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL bone marrow
Absolute Minimum: 0.5 mL bone marrow
Rejection Criteria:
Nonsterile or leaking containers. Heparinized specimens.
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.Turn Around
Time:
1-3 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Interpretive Data:
A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in
the patient specimen or cytomegalovirus DNA concentrations below the
level of detection of the assay.
Comments:
This test detects cytomegalovirus but does not quantify viral
load.
Test results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. This test should not be regarded as investigational or for research use.
Test results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions. This test should not be regarded as investigational or for research use.
Methodology:
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
CPT Code:
87496