Test Catalog

Citomegalovirus, DNA

Clinical information

Diagnostic Utility:

This is the detection of specific cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA and its determination is useful in:

  • Identifying active CMV infections.
  • Progenitor cell transplantation and umbilical cord blood cell transplantation, as in immunocompromised patients, CMV infection or reactivation can become a potentially life-threatening disseminated disease.

Method:

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference Values

Possible results are: Reactive and Non-Reactive

Diagnostic Algorithm:

Not applicable.

Turnaround Time:

Maximum 30 calendar days.

Specimen information

Sample: Whole blood
Tube: Tube of plasma with EDTA or citrate as anticoagulant.
Minimum required volume: 2 ml
Stability:

  • At room temperature: ≤ 4 days
  • In refrigeration 2-8 ºC: ≤ 14 days

Transport instructions: Preferably send the tubes of whole blood refrigerated.

Reason for rejection: Insufficient sample volume.

Administrative information

BST Code: 0168
Test Description: Cytomegalovirus, DNA
Synonyms: DNA CMV, PCR CMV
Section: Transfusional Safety Laboratory
BST Rate: Check the updated rates here.

Profiles:

N/A

References

- Protocol del Kit de PCR: CMV PCR RealStar kit 1.0 (Altona Diagnostics, Cat No. 021013).