Test Code CMVQT Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Quantitative Detection, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	CMVQT
EPIC	LAB913

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Providing early detection of CMV viremia and predicting CMV disease and response to viral therapy.
Result should be used in conjunction with clinical findings to make an accurate diagnosis.

Method Name

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Quantitative

This assay is a lab developed test established by the NorDx Molecular Pathology Laboratory. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

Reference Values

Undetected

If CMV DNA is detected, a quantitative value is reported within the range of 300 to 3,000,000 IU/mL.

Days and Times Test Performed

2 days weekly

Tuesday and Friday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Submit one of the following:

~ Plasma

~ Whole Blood

Preferred Container

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – EDTA plasma

Lavender Top Tube (EDTA) – Whole Blood

Preferred Volume

Plasma: 1 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Whole Blood: 1 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Whole Blood: 0.5 mL (Lavender Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Send 1 mL EDTA whole blood or EDTA plasma refrigerated.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Plasma

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
87497	Cytomegalovirus, Quantification

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