CMV, qualitative by PCR, non-blood (CSF, bone marrow, amniotic fluid, ocular fluid)




Test Mnemonic

CMVCSF

CPT Codes

  • 87496 - QTY (1)
  • 87496 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

5000-5

Aliases

  • Cytomegalovirus by PCR
  • Cytomegalovirus by Qualitative PCR
  • Cytomegalovirus DNA Detector
  • CMV, qualitative by PCR, urine

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLCerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Sterile container Frozen 

Alternate Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLFluid, ocularSterile container Frozen 
N/ATissueSterile container FrozenTransfer tissue to sterile container and freeze immediately. Specimen source required. Do not send tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
1 mLBronch (BAL)Sterile container Frozen 
1 mLUrine, randomSterile container Frozen 
1 mLBone marrowEDTA (Lavender) RefrigeratedSend specimen in EDTA lavender tube or sterile container.
1 mLFluid, amnioticSterile container Frozen 

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
AmbientBone Marrow: 1 week; Other specimen types: 8 hours
RefrigeratedBone Marrow: 1 week; Other specimen types: 72 hours
FrozenBone Marrow: 1 week; Other specimen types: 3 months
AmbientTissue: unacceptable
FrozenTissue: 3 months
RefrigeratedTissue: unacceptable

Days Performed

Sun - Sat

Turnaround Time

3 - 6 days

Methodology

Name Description
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 

Reference Range

Special Info

Specimen source is required. Heparinized specimens and tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.

Clinical Info

Detects cytomegalovirus but does not quantify viral load.