Synonyms CMV DNA viral load
Test Includes CMV DNA viral load
Lab Clinical Microbiology, BHS-03-307
Request Form Microbiology
Phone (212) 305-7483
Availability Availability Mon-Fri, 8AM - 4 PM
Turnaround Time 3-5 days
Special Instructions Maintain specimen at room temperature and deliver the microbiology lab CHS 3-307 within 4 hours of collection. Record date and time of collection.
Specimen Plasma
Volume 5 mL (Adult); 1.5 mL (Pediatric)
Minimum Volume 1.5 - 2 mL
Container Lavender (EDTA) top tube
Collection Routine venipuncture
Storage Instructions Deliver to lab within 4 hours of collection
Causes for Rejection Specimen submitted in wrong collection tube, specimen received after prolonged delay, inadequate specimen identification
Reference Range 400 copies/mL
Use To monitor CMV disease progression.
Methodology Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)