Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Quantitative DNA PCR Urine
Order Name
CMV Qt PCR Ur
Test Number: 5194917
Revision Date 02/22/2023
Test Number: 5194917
Revision Date 02/22/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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CMV Quant Copies DNA PCR (Urine)
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Polymerase Chain Reaction | 49347-8 |
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CMV Quant log10 DNA PCR (Urine)
|
Polymerase Chain Reaction | 53763-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Urine, Random | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile urine container, no preservative Specimen Storage: Refrigerate or FREEZE Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 7 days Causes for Rejection: Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 4 days |
| Clinical Use | This test is intended to be used to quantitatively detect CMV DNA in urine specimens as an aid to diagnosis and management of CMV infections. Limitations: Quantitative range is 250−1,000,000 copies/mL. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 139144 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 139144 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87497 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |