CMV PCR
CMV nucleic acid
Cytomegalovirus PCR
186.32
Two EDTA tubes will ensure sufficient plasma for quantitative testing if required.
Requires dedicated EDTA specimens (no other tests requested).
Do not use serum. Do not use heparin.
1mL EDTA blood
Centrifuge EDTA tube within 24 hours of collection and separate.
Transport at 2 - 8 C if transport time from collection is less than 72 hours. Transport frozen if more than 72 hours.
Molecular Biology
Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630 excl. Public Holidays
As required and twice weekly
Real time PCR
500uL plasma
