Specimen Requirements
Title
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS DNA, QUANT
Specimen Requirement
Draw blood in a lavender EDTA tube. Spin and separate plasma from cells within 6 hours. Transfer plasma to screw capped plastic vial indicating plasma on transport tube.
Methodology
Stability
Room Temp 24 hours; Refrigerated 3 days; Frozen 30 days
Reference Range
BY REPORT*
Turnaround
1-3 days Performed Mon-Fri
Clinical Use
Test Code
CMVQW