CMV PCR - Qualitative (Not blood); Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR, Qualitative

Specimen types:
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Test ID		LAB5807
EPIC Order		CMV PCR, Qualitative, NOT BLOOD
CPT Code(s)		87496
Group/Individual Test		Individual
Laboratory		Molecular Microbiology (984-974-1820)
Tube Station		82
Specimen	Routine:	Respiratory specimens, body fluids, urine, tissue; see important *Comments*
Availability	Routine:	Monday-Friday
	STAT	NA
Turnaround Time		1-3 days
Reference Range	Normal:	Negative

Comments		CSF/urine/body/amniotic fluids/BALs/bronchial washings/mini-BALs/tissue: collect in sterile tube/container NOTE: Tracheal aspirates and expectorated sputa are NOT appropriate specimens Note: Fresh bag urine is acceptable on neonates only and must be refrigerated until it is transported to the laboratory Blood specimens are tested quantitatively and should be ordered as: CMV(Cytomegalovirus) Viral Load, Blood (PCR)

Reviewed by jcayless on November 27, 2019

Note: Reference ranges provided on this web site are for guidance only, and may not reflect the most recent changes. Refer to laboratory reports for current reference data.

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

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CMV PCR - Qualitative (Not blood); Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR, Qualitative