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Reporting Name
CMV Quant PCRPerforming Laboratory
University of Colorado Hospital Clinical LaboratorySpecimen Type
Amniotic FldSpecimen Required
1 mL amniotic fluid shipped frozen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amniotic Fld | Frozen | 180 days |
Reference Values
Note Detected = No virus detected.
Detected - Virus detected.
<1000 IU/mL = Virus detected below the minimum quantitative range.
1000 IU/mL to 1,000,000 IU/mL = Virus detected within quantitative range.
>1,000,000 IU/mL = Virus detected above maximum quantitative range.
This test employs real-time PCR amplification of a Cytomegalovirus-specific conserved genetic target. A positive result should be coupled with clinical indicators for diagnosis. A "Not detected" result for this assay does not exclude Cytomegalovirus involvement in a disease process.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
87497
Report Available
3 to 6 daysReject Due To
| Other | Non sterile or leaking containers; Sample not properly identified; Insufficient sample volume and Contaminated specimen |
Method Name
DNA amplification by Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using a CMV-specific DNA probe detected by real-time PCR.