CPT 4 CODE: 87497

Test Order Mnemonic: CMVQUANPCR

Applies to: Measurement of Cytomegalovirus Viral Load (especially important for Transplant or Immunocompromised patients)

Lab: Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory

Request Form: Must be manually written on any of the available Laboratory Request Forms

Collection: Routine Venipuncture or Special Procedure

Storage Instructions: Refrigerate whole blood or other body fluid

Causes for Rejection: Serum, heparin collection tube

Availability: Samples are accepted Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Room 5.212, Old John Sealy Annex, or any time in Specimen Receiving McCullough 5.136

Special Instructions: Do not Centrifuge or separate specimen

Specimen: Whole blood with EDTA or Sodium Citrate, CSF, Amniotic fluid, bone marrow aspirate, other aseptically collected body fluids with laboratory approval

Volume: 5 mls.

Minimum Volume: 1 ml

Container: EDTA (purple) or sodium citrate (blue), or sterile collection container