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Test Code LAB3036 Cytomegalovirus DNA by Quantitative PCR, BAL

Additional Codes:

CMVDNA BAL

Collection:

Specimen: Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Container: Sterile Container

Volume: 4.0 mL; Minimum 2.0 m

Storage Instructions:

Place specimen on ice if specimen cannot be sent and received immediately. Specimens may be stored up to 3 days refrigerated. 

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results reported on day testing is performed.

Test Availability:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday.  Specimen must be in lab before 9:00AM to be performed same day.  Observed holidays may adjust testing schedule.

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

Laboratory Central Processing – EH318 

Reference Interval:

 Not Detected 

Interpretive Data:

The CMVDNA assay methodology is polymerase chain reaction (PCR) used to quantitate cytomegalovirus (CMV) from human specimen. The CMV assay targets 2 short sequences within the UL34 and UL80.5 genes of the CMV genome. The linear range of this assay is between 30 and 100,000,000 IU/mL. 

Performed in

UMC Main Lab - Molecular Pathology