Test Code CMV by NAAT Cytomegalovirus Quantitative
Useful For
Quantification of human cytomegalovirus (CMV). Aid in the management of solid-organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients.
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Collection Method
Venous collection
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Container
K2EDTA (Pink Top)
Preferred Specimen
Frozen plasma from whole blood collected in K2EDTA
Acceptable Specimens
K2EDTA Whole Blood (less than 24 hours of collection)
Reference or Target Ranges
Lower Limit of Detection: 48 IU/mL
Reported Aptima CMV Quant Assay Result | ||
IU/mL | Log10 Value | Interpretation |
Not Detected | Not Detected | CMV DNA Not Detected |
<53 detected | <1.72 |
CMV DNA is detected but at a level below the lower limit of quantification (LLoQ) |
53 to 10,000,000 | 1.72 to 7.00 |
CMV DNA concentration is within the quantitative range between LLoQ to ULofQ |
>10,000,000 | >7.00 |
CMV DNA Concentration is above the upper limit of quantification (ULoQ) |
Invalid* | Invalid* |
There was an error in the generation of the result. Specimen should be retested. |
*Invalid results are displayed in blue-colored font. |
Reportable Units
IU/mL and Log10
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
Icterus Threshold | N/A |
Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
Interfering Subtances/Other |
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Specimen Stability
Ambient | Whole Blood within 24 hours of collection |
Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C) | 5 Days |
Frozen(-40°C to 0°C) | Plasma: 60 Days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed | Monday, Thursday |
Expected Turn Around Time | 1-4 Days |
Stat Availabilty | No |
Performing Bench | Molecular Pathology |
Methodology/Method Description |
Hologic Panther® Single tube assay utilizing target capture, target amplification by transcription-mediated amplification (TMA), and detection of the amplification products by fluorescent labeled probes. |
Special Handling
Centrifuged and separated plasma within 24hrs of collection.
CPT Codes
87497