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CMV Viral Load

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CMV Viral Load will be performed on Transplant and Oncology patients.

Alternate names:
CMV Quantitation NAD, Cytomegalovirus quantitation
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
CMVVL
Specimen types:
Blood
Container types:
EDTAEDTA
Collection Instructions:

A dedicated 1 x 4mL EDTA blood tube is required.

Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.

Please note that CMV Viral Load can only be performed on a sample tube which has NOT been used for other testing.  For this reason, this test cannot be added to previously collected samples.

Minimum Adult Volume:
0.3 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
0.3 mL
Notes:

This is a quantitative test for the detection of Cytomegalovirus in blood by PCR.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW