Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative

Clinical Significance

CMV infections are common and usually asymptomatic. In patients who are immunocompromised, CMV may cause
disseminated, severe disease. CMV may cause birth defects in a minority of infected newborns. DNA methods provide the highest sensitivity and specificity of any method.

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Whole Blood Lavender Top Tube - EDTA

Transport And Storage

48 hours Ambient
8 days Refrigerated (Transport)

Collection Instructions

 

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Whole Blood

Neonatal Volume

Reference Range:

Not Detected

Methodology:

• Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Clinical Significance

CMV infections are common and usually asymptomatic. In patients who are immunocompromised, CMV may cause
disseminated, severe disease. CMV may cause birth defects in a minority of infected newborns. DNA methods provide the highest sensitivity and specificity of any method.

CDM

00911345

CPT Coding

87496