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HelpTest ID FCYTO Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Genotypic Drug Resistance
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR); DNA Sequencing
Reporting Name
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) GenotypeSpecimen Type
VariesSubmit only 1 of the following specimens:
Plasma: Draw blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s) or white top (EDTA PPT) tube(s). Spin down within 2 hours and send 1 mL of EDTA plasma frozen in a plastic vial.
Note: 1. Label specimen with source.
2. Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred)/Refrigerated 8 days
Blood: Draw blood in
a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s), and send 2 – 5 mL
of whole blood frozen.
Note:
1. Label specimen with source.
2. Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred)/ Refrigerated 8 days
CSF: Collect 1 mL in a sterile, plastic container and ship frozen.
Note: 1. Label specimen with source.
2. Specimen Stability Information: Frozen
BAL: Collect 1 mL in a sterile, plastic container and ship frozen.
Note: 1. Label specimen with source.
2. Specimen Stability Information: Frozen (preferred)/Refrigerated 8 days
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
Not Detected
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday
Report Available
4 - 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Focus Diagnositics, Inc.Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Focus Diagnostics. Performance characteristics refer to the analytical performance of the test.CPT Code Information
87910