Cytomegalovirus Quantative PCR

Test information: Detect and quantify Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in blood, tissue, and urine. Used for routine surveillance in patients at risk of active CMV infection / disease, monitoring response to immune suppression dose reduction and/or antiviral therapy, or suspected active/primary CMV infection. Organ or bone marrow transplant recipient, immunocompromised host, congenital CMV infection, serology suggesting active CMV infection in normal host.

Availability: Referred to Severn Pathology North Bristol NHS Trust: Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 3 Days upon receipt at Severn Pathology North Bristol NHS Trust

Specimen Type(s)

• EDTA Whole Blood;
• Tissue Biopsies;
• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;
• Sterile CE-marked Universal Container;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Purple Top Microtainer BD;
• Sterile CE-marked Universal Container;

Analytes

• Cytomegalovirus DNA;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

5-10mL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours, samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).
• Please state the type of immunosuppression.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Results: Not Detected / Positive - Low Level / Positive
Units: IU/mL / log10 IU/mL

UKAS number

8043

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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