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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for CMV Viral Load

Recent changes for CMV Viral Load

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
22nd May 2026
Laboratory

Referred Test

Microbiology

External Laboratory

Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L)

Frequency

Daily

Twice weekly

Method

This test cannot be performed on the same specimen as for an FBE. A separate EDTA tube is required.

This test can be performed on same sample as other Micro PCR tests (eg EBV PCR, polyomavirus viral load). If unsure, contact Microbiology lab before organising any recollections

This test cannot be performed on the same specimen as for an FBE. A separate EDTA tube is required.

This test cannot be performed on same sample as other Micro PCR tests (eg EBV PCR, polyomavirus viral load). If unsure, contact Microbiology lab before organising any recollections

18th October 2024
Method

This test cannot be performed on the same specimen as for an FBE. A separate EDTA tube is required.

<400 copies per ml can be detected but will be reported without specific quantity

Contact VIDRL 9342 9628

This test cannot be performed on the same specimen as for an FBE. A separate EDTA tube is required.

This test can be performed on same sample as other Micro PCR tests (eg EBV PCR, polyomavirus viral load). If unsure, contact Microbiology lab before organising any recollections

CMV Viral Load

Ordering information:

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

Alternate names:
CMV Quantitation NAD, Cytomegalovirus quantitation
Laboratory:
Microbiology
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:
Twice weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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