Cytomegalovirus by Quantitative PCR
| CPT Code(s): | 87497 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), or Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). Specimen Preparation:Separate plasma from cells. Transfer 1 mL plasma, or whole blood, or BAL to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL). Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Plasma: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year Whole blood: Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 7 days BAL: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 3 months |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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