Intended Use
CMV quantitative real-time PCR is an invitro nucleic acid amplification assay for the detection and quantitation of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) specific DNA.
Specimen Required
Tissue
Patient Preparation
- Sample collection: Tissue
- Specimen preparation: Transfer the tissue to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
- Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen
- Unacceptable Conditions: Tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
- Remarks: Proper aseptic technique and sample handling are critical to avoid contamination or degradation. Specimen source required
- Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 3 months.
Methodology
This test uses a real-time PCR for the detection and quantification of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) specific DNA by amplifying a conserved region of the CMV genome.
Sample received to report Turnaround time (TAT)
Twice in a Week (Scheduled Test)
Reference Interval
–
Interpretive Data
Refer to the Report.
Resources
- Additional Technical Information
- Test Request Form
Sample Reports
- Enhanced Report
- See report