Test Code: CMVQNT Preferred Name CMV Quantitative PCR (Blood)
No
3 days
3 days
Medicare Item
N/A
Test Tubes
Image | Specimen Type | Specimen Volume | Tube Type |
|
Blood | 6 mL | EDTA 6 mL (Pink top) |
|
Blood (paediatric) | 2x 500 µL | EDTA 500 uL Microtainer (Lavender Top) |
COLLECTION NOTES
A dedicated sample is required for this test. Minimum volume required is 600ul of plasma.
GENERAL NOTES
CMV DNA NAA on blood is a quantitative test and is reported as copies/mL and IU/mL.