Sign in →

Test ID FCMVQ CMV by PCR

Method Name

DNA amplification by Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using a CMV-specific DNA probe detected by real-time PCR.

Reporting Name

CMV Quant PCR

Specimen Type

Amniotic Fld


Specimen Required


1 mL amniotic fluid shipped frozen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
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

Performing Laboratory

University of Colorado Hospital Clinical Laboratory

CPT Code Information

87497

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FCMVQ CMV Quant PCR 34720-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z0161 CMV Quant PCR 34720-3

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the UCH Clinical Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 ("CLIA") as qualified to perform hig complexity clinical testing.

Report Available

3 to 6 days

NY State Approved

No