Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Quantitative PCR (BAL)
Order Name
CMV qPCR BAL
Test Number: 5194399
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5194399
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Quantitative PCR (BAL)
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5 mL) | Bronchial lavage/wash | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: BAL in Sterile container Specimen Storage: FREEZE or room temperature Specimen Collection: Specimens shipped at room temperature must be received at Viracor-IBT within 96 hours of collection. Special Instructions: Testing referred to Eurofins Viracor LLC TC 5509 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 4 days, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 7 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 819330 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 819330 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87497 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |