Specimen Requirements
Title
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA, Quantitative
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
Clinical Use
Test Code
CMVQW