Test Overview
Test Methodology

PCR

Reference Range *

Not Detected

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday -Saturday
Soft Order Code
CMVBL
MiChart Code
Cytomegalovirus DNA by PCR, Quantitative, BAL
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Eurofins Viracor #5509
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a sterile, screw top tube or cup. Send to Specimen Processing ambient. Specimens shipped at ambient temperature must be received within 96 hrs. of collection. Specimen can also be frozen if will not be received by Viracor within 96 hours.

    Special Handling

    Specimens shipped at ambient temperature must be received within 96 hrs. of collection.

    Normal Volume

    2 mL BAL fluid

    Minimum Volume

    0.5 mL BAL fluid

    Storage Temperature
    Ambient or frozen temperature. Specimens shipped at ambient temperature must be received within 96 hrs. of collection.
    Additional Information

    Test performed by Eurofins Viracor

    Billing
    CPT Code
    84797
    NY State Approved
    No