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