CMV (Cytomegalovirus) DNA, Quantitative (PCR)
Tube Type
| Test ID |
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LAB913 |
EPIC Order
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CMV DNA, QUANTITATIVE, PCR
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| CPT Codes |
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87497 |
| Laboratory |
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Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (984-974-1820) |
| Tube Station |
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30 |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
3 mL blood/pearl KEDTA tube; See Comments additional information |
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1.5 mL blood/3 lavender EDTA top microtainer devices - newborn collection only. |
| Availability |
Routine: |
Performed daily Monday - Friday only |
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STAT: |
Not available |
| Turnaround Time |
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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
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| Comments |
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Deliver to laboratory refrigerated within 24 hours. Plasma needs to be separated prior to shipping.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.
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Reviewed by J. Carr on September 17, 2026
