CMV PCR |
Ordering information: | Part of Herpes multiplex PCR. Swab and CSF samples tested in-house at BHH. |
Alternate names: | CMV NAD, Cytomegalovirus NAD, Cytomegalovirus PCR |
Laboratory: | Referred Test |
Test Code: | HPCR |
Specimen types: | Cerebrospinal Fluid Blood Urine Swab Respiratory samples |
Container types: | CSF Sterile Jar EDTA Swab - white top, plain swab, plastic shaft |  |
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Collection Instructions: | Store at 4 deg C.
Please note that CMV PCR on an EDTA sample 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.
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Notes: | This test is to screen for the presence for the presence of Cytomegalovirus |
Frequency: | Twice weekly |
Result Turnaround Time: | 3-4 days |
Laboratory Use Only |
Storage Instructions: | Store at 4 deg C |
Transport Instructions: | All transplant patients send to VIDRL for CMV Viral Load even if PCR requested.
Specimens tested at Monash -
Swabs (dry or in UTM), Sterile fluids, Respiratory samples, Urine.
Specimens anticoagulated with heparin are unsuitable as heparin inhibits PCR.
All other specimens refer to VIDRL (serum, Plasma (ACD or EDTA) |
Laboratory Notes: | Contact Monash Pathology 9594 4532 or if no answer try Bacteriology 9594 4565 as there is someone rostered 24/7
Tested M, W, F |
External Laboratory: | Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (V.I.D.R.L) |
| External Laboratory details...Street Address: | Doherty Institute
792 Elizabeth St
| Suburb/Town: | Melbourne | State: | VIC | Postcode: | 3000 | Phone: | (03) 9342 9600 | Accreditation No. | 2576 |
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