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
Bone marrow aspirate in lavender (EDTA), bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), CSF, ocular fluid, tissue, urine.
Patient Preparation
- Sample collection: Collect 1 mL bone marrow, BAL, CSF, ocular fluid, or urine to a sterile container (Min: 0.5 mL).
- Specimen preparation: Transfer 1 mL bone marrow, BAL, CSF, ocular fluid, or urine to a sterile container (Min: 0.5 mL).
- Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
- Unacceptable Conditions: –
- Remarks: Proper aseptic technique and sample handling are critical to avoid contamination or degradation. Specimen source required
- Stability:
- Bone Marrow: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
- All others: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; 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