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CMV Antiviral Resistance Sequencing

(Ganciclovir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir, Maribavir)

Tube Type = Gold Top

Tube Type

Test ID   LAB913A
EPIC ORDER   CMV ANTIVIRAL RESISTANCE SEQUENCING
CPT Code(s)   87910
Group/Individual Test   Individual
Laboratory   Core-Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 6 mL blood/lavender EDTA tube; See Comment
  micro: 1 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - ViraCor- IBT Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-5 days
Reference Range
  See separate report
Comments
This test requires a viral load of 1,000 IU/mL or higher

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 03, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514