Laboratory Medicine Program

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) detection - Blood
(cmv)

Clinical Decription:
Nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in human EDTA plasma

Method: PCR - Real-Time Quantitative; Roche cobas

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
200.0-10,000,000.0 IU/mL, <200.0 IU/mL, Not Detected

Specimen Type: peripheral blood (EDTA)
Collected In: EDTA
Volume: 7 mL (minimum: 4 mL)

Shipping: Room temperature

Special Instructions: Collect specimen Monday to Friday between 12:01 a.m. and 2 p.m. and deliver the specimen to the lab ASAP. The specimen must be received in the lab before 4 p.m. of the same day.

Testing Schedule(s): Monday to Friday.

Turnaround Time: 1 day

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For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227

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