Intended Use
Qualitative transplant viral panel real-time PCR assay is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification assay for qualitative detection and differentiation of 7 different viral nucleic acid which includes Human cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, Varicella zoster virus, Herpes simplex virus 1 & 2, Human parvovirus B19 & BK virus (BKV) on Real-Time PCR.
Specimen Required
2 Tubes / EDTA Blood / 2 mL per tube or 2 ml Plasma. (Min: 1 mL)
Patient Preparation
- Sample Collection: Whole blood in lavender (EDTA). Collection of blood before dialysis is preferred.
- Specimen Preparation: Do not freeze the whole blood/plasma. Transport 4 mL whole blood or 2 mL plasma. (Min: 1 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
- Unacceptable Conditions: Heparinized specimens, Serum.
- Remarks: Proper aseptic technique and sample handling are critical to avoid contamination or degradation.
- Stability: Ambient: 24 hrs; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 6 months.
Methodology
The assay uses qualitative real time PCR to detect and differentiate 7 different viral nucleic acid which includes Human cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, Varicella zoster virus, Herpes simplex virus 1 & 2, Human parvovirus B19 & BK virus (BKV).
Sample Received to Report Turnaround Time (TAT)
Twice in a Week (Scheduled Test)
Reference Interval
Positive or negative for the presence of the specific pathogen’s viral DNA.
Interpretive Data
Refer to the report.
Resources
- Additional Technical Information
- Test Request Form
Sample Reports
- Enhanced Report
- See report