Casandra
Casandra Test Code LC81435Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Quantitative, Plasma, PCR
Also known as: CMV, PCR Quantitation
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Quantitative detection of CMV DNA in plasma specimens as an aid to diagnosis and management of CMV infections.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Quantitative range is 200 to 1 million IU/mL.
Test Details
Methodology
PCR-based (Real-time PCR)
Biomarkers
Cytomegalovirus
MicroorganismCMV DNA
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 72493-0 - CMV DNA SerPl NAA+probe-aCnc
Result Codes
- 72493-0 - CMV DNA SerPl NAA+probe-aCnc
- 72494-8 - CMV DNA SerPl NAA+probe-Log IU
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Ship in a screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport tube.
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Centrifuge specimen within 24 hours of collection. Remove plasma, transfer plasma to a screw-cap polypropylene transport tube, and freeze. Ship frozen (preferred).
Storage Instructions
Freeze
Causes for Rejection
Whole blood; quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 90 days |
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