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Test Code LAB8745 Cytomegalovirus DNA by Quantitative PCR, Urine

Additional Codes:

CMVDNA Urine

Collection:

Specimen: Urine

Container: Yellow Top Plastic Urine No Additive Tube or Sterile Urine Cup.

Volume: 4.0 mL; Minimum 2.0mL

Storage/Transport Temperature:

Refrigerated: Up to 3 days; Place specimen on ice if specimen cannot be sent and received immediately. 

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results reported same day as performed

Test Availability:

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

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

Lab Central Receiving EH 318

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