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Test Code 5423891 CMV QUANTITATIVE REAL-TIME PCR, CSF

Test ID

1239002028

Specimen Requirements

Collection Requirements CSF – frozen.
Shipping / Handling Instructions Viracor code 5503
CSF
oCollect in a sterile, screw top tube.
oStore frozen and ship on dry ice for overnight delivery.
Shipping
Ship Monday through Friday. Friday shipments must be labeled for Saturday delivery. All specimens must be labeled with patient’s name and collection date. A Viracor Eurofins test requisition form must accompany each specimen. Multiple tests can be run on one specimen. Ship specimens FedEx Priority Overnight® to: Viracor Eurofins, 1001 NW Technology Dr, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086
Causes for Rejection
Whole blood frozen, specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection as listed in the specimen handling, specimens received in trap containers, or specimen types other than those listed.

Container Type

Laboratory Container Default Temperature Minimum Volume
VIRACOR-IBT LABORATORY STERILE CONTAINER Yes Frozen 2.0

Performing Section

VIRACOR-IBT LABORATORY

Components

Component Name Component ID LOINC Code
SEE SCANNED RESULT 1813000
CMV QUANT PCR, CSF 1239002542