Blood (EDTA Plasma)
The UW Clinical Virology Laboratory in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology incorporates the modified FDA approved Roche cobas® CMV Quantitative assay for the rapid detection of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) using real-time PCR amplification.
The lower limit of detection, LoD (the minimum virus level that gives a positive result in 95% of replicates), and the lower limit of quantitation, LLoQ, are both 34.5 IU/mL.
The Roche cobas® CMV assay uses primers specific for UL54 gene.
Serum, Sterile Body Fluids, Clear non-cellular fluid (e.g. BAL, or Washing) or Swabs in Viral Transport Media.
The performance characteristics of the test were determined by the University of Washington Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology. The modified version has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
For Tissue Biopsy, Bone Marrow or Cellular fluid (e.g. Washing), see CMV Qualitative by PCR, Tissue/Cells [CMVQLT].
For Dried Blood spots, see CMV Quant by PCR, Blood Spots [CMVBSQ].
For Eye Fluid, see CMV Quant PCR for Eye Fluids [CMVEYE] or Eye Fluid Viral PCR Quant Panel [EYEVQP].
For Urine, see Cytomegalovirus by Qualitative PCR, Urine (Sendout).
Code | Name |
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CMVQNS | CMV Quant Specimen Description |
CMQNR | CMV Quant Result |
CMLOG | CMV DNA IU/mL (Log10) |
CMVQNI | CMV Quant Interpretation |
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction.
Blood: EDTA plasma, PPT, Red top, SST
Sterile Body Fluid: 1 mL in sterile container.
Clear non-cellular fluid (e.g. BAL or Washing): 1 mL in sterile container.
Swabs in Viral Transport Media
Unacceptable samples: Plasma collected in sodium or lithium heparin.
Note: Separate specimens MUST be submitted when both Viral Serology and PCR testing are ordered.
Freshly drawn whole blood specimens may be held at 2 to 25°C for up to 36 hours prior to plasma/serum preparation through centrifugation.
Sterile Body Fluids, Clear non-cellular fluid (e.g. BAL, or Washing) or Swabs in Viral Transport Media may be held at 2 to 8°C for up to 48 hours.
Blood: Centrifugation upon arrival, remove plasma/serum from cells.
Plasma/serum specimens may be stored and/or transported:
Sterile Body Fluid: If CSF has cellular material, centrifuge & aliquot clear CSF. Freeze at -10°C or colder and ship on dry ice. If freezer and/or dry ice is unavailable, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack). Sample may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 48 hours of collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 48 hours old may be rejected. Do not freeze/thaw.
Clear non-cellular fluid: Freeze at -10°C or colder and ship on dry ice. If freezer and/or dry ice is unavailable, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack). Sample may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 48 hours of collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 48 hours old may be rejected. Do not freeze/thaw.
Outside Laboratory: Freeze at -10°C or colder and ship on dry ice. If freezer and/or dry ice is unavailable, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack). Sample may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 48 hours of collection. Shipment time must not exceed 48 hours from collection if stored at 2-8°C. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 48 hours old may be rejected. Do not freeze/thaw.
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Virology, Renton
206-685-6656 1602 Raymond Ave SW Renton, WA 98057-3356 |
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