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General
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Clinical Use:
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Detection and quantitation of CMV DNA for monitoring in immunocompromised patients.
For diagnosis of acute CMV infection in other patient groups, see separate entries for CMV serology and CMV Qualitative PCR. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested 3 times a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| CMV Viral Load, Cytomegalovirus Quantitative PCR, Cytomegalovirus Viral Load, |
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Code:
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VVLCM |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA with gel-PPT (PEARL), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample required.
If sample will not reach laboratory within 24 hours of collection, it must be centrifuged and separated. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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EDTA (LAV9) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge and separate sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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24 hours chilled (Whole Blood); 5 days chilled (Separated Plasma) |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8022 |
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Last Updated : 09-02-2022 15:23 |