CMV (Cytomegalovirus) DNA, Quantitative (PCR)

Tube Type

Test ID		LAB913
EPIC Order		CMV DNA, QUANTITATIVE, PCR
CPT Codes		87497
Laboratory		Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (984-974-1820)
Tube Station		30
Specimen	Routine:	3 mL blood/pearl KEDTA tube; See Comments additional information
		1.5 mL blood/3 lavender EDTA top microtainer devices - newborn collection only.
Availability	Routine:	Performed daily Monday - Friday only
	STAT:	Not available
Turnaround Time		3 days
Reference Range	Normal:	Not Detected Linear Range = 35-10,000,000 IU/mL (1.54 log₁₀-7.00 log₁₀ IU/mL). Limit of Detection = 35 IU/mL
Comments		*Deliver Immediately*. Must be received and processed in Laboratory within 6 hours of collection. Please call Lab 984-974-1820* with questions.* This test requires a dedicated specimen and cannot be added-on to specimens already in the laboratory. First-time positive results >10,000 IU/mL and any positive result on infants < 3 months of age will be called to the ordering provider (UNC Medical Center or Hillsborough Campus) or affiliate laboratory.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

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