Test Code CMV DNA Cytomegalovirus DNA by PCR
Additional Codes
Outreach (Atlas) Order Code
CMV DNA
Hospital (Cerner) Order Code
CMVQN
Cerner Test Code
CMVQN
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Lavender
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 4.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 3.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw a EDTA lavender top tube. Mix well, centrifuge, aliquot and refrigerate.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated Aliquoted 6 days; Frozen aliquoted 84 days
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
CPT(s)
87497
Methodology
RT-PCR
Performing Location
Test performed at MercyOne Clinical Lab, Des Moines, IA, Microbiology.