Test Overview
Test Methodology
Real time PCR
Test Usage
Early detection of CMV reactivation, primary infections, and monitoring response to treatment.
Reference Range*
Not Detected.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Test Performed
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time
24 hours
Soft Order Code
VCMVC
MiChart Code
CMV DNA by PCR, CSF
Synonyms
CMV DNA by PCR
Laboratory
Sendout
Laboratory Reference
Viracor Eurofins 5503
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Specimen Requirements
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a sterile tube or cup. Send to Specimen Processing frozen
Rejection Criteria
Whole blood, trap containers, or specimens exceeding 96 hours at ambient temperature.
Normal Volume
2 mL fluid
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL fluid
Additional Information
Test sent to Viracor Eurofins.
Billing Information
Fee Codes
CPT Code
87497
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