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Test ID:
CMVPCR
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Viral Load PCR, Plasma
Test Overview
Clinical Utility
Negative results will be reported the same day if specimen is received at performing lab by noon. Positive specimens will be tested the following morning and reported with the viral load. On Fridays the viral load testing will be done without the screen test so that results will be available same day. Test is performed weekdays excluding statutory holidays. Specimens will be screened using a Laboratory Developed PCR. Positive samples will be tested using the Altona RealStar CMV Quantitative PCR to determine viral load.
Method
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Analytical Platform
Altona RealStar CMV Rotorgene PCR
Result Included
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Viral Load PCR
Specimen
Specimen Type
Plasma (EDTA)Volume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Pediatric
Volume
0.6 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate and freeze immediately. Ship on dry ice.
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
3 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Cytomegalovirus (PCR)IU/mLNegative <106
Referral Location
Canada
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30