CMV Quantitative by PCR with reflex to UL97 Sequencing

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General Information

Lab Name
CMV_PCR Qnt w/reflex UL97 Seq
Lab Code
CMVRFX
Epic Ordering
CMV_PCR QNT W/REFLEX UL97 SEQ
Description

This order mnemonic will automatically reflex positive results to CMV Drug Resist, Rapid UL97 [CMVU97] with additional charge.

Synonyms
Cytomegalovirus by PCR with reflex to UL97 Sequencing
Components

Interpretation

Method

Sequencing/Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood, Spinal Fluid
Collection

3 mL blood in LAVENDER TOP, RED TOP, GOLD SST or PEARL PPT tube. Also Acceptable: 1 mL Spinal Fluid. Unacceptable: GREEN TOP

Handling Instructions

Note: Separate specimens MUST be submitted when both Viral Culture or Serology and PCR testing are ordered.

Processing

Processing

Blood: Spin tube within 24 hours of collection & aliquot serum/plasma. Freeze at -20°CIf tube not processed within 48 hours, sample will be rejected. CSF: Freeze within 2 hours of collection or ship immediately at 4°C. If CSF has cells, centrifuge & aliquot clear CSF. Freeze at -20°C.Clear non cellular fluid is also acceptable. Outside Laboratories: If no freezer available, ship at 4°C. Ship time not to exceed 48 hours. Do not freeze/thaw. If frozen, ship with Dry Ice

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Virology - OLD (VIRO)
Performing Location(s)
Other Virology, Molecular
206-685-6656

Virology Laboratory, Ste 320
1616 Eastlake Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98102

Frequency
Monday-FridayResults 6:30pm same day
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
LOINC
24041-6
Interfaced Order Code
UOW3258