Test Code CMVDR CMV Drug Resistance UL97 and UL54
Clinical System Name
CMV Drug Resistance UL97 and UL54
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood or Spinal Fluid
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA, Red, Gold SST, or Sterile Container
Preferred Vol: 3 mL Whole Blood or 1 mL Spinal Fluid
Minimum Vol: 1 mL Whole Blood or 0.5 mL Spinal Fluid
Note: Dark Green/Sodium Heparin, Lt. Green/Lithium Heparin Microtainer are NOT ACCEPTABLE
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Green Top
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage location: CPA -20 Freezer, Send Outs rack
Blood: Centrifuge tube within 24 hours of collection and aliquot serum/plasma. Freeze at -20 C.
CSF: Freeze within 2 hours of collection or ship immediately at 4 C. If CSF has cells, centrifuge and aliquot clear CSF. Freeze at -20 C.
Off-site collection: If no freezer available, ship at 4 C. Ship time not to exceed 48 hours. Do not freeze/thaw. If frozen, ship with dry ice.
Stability
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Room temp | N | |
Refrigerated | < 48 h | |
Frozen |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
UW Molecular Virology Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
CMV Sequencing
UL97 Sequencing
UL54 Sequencing
Ganciclovir
Foscarnet
Cidofivir Resistance Test
Availability
STAT | Performed | TAT |
---|---|---|
N | Tuesday | 1-3 d |
Methodology
Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
CPT Codes
87910 x 2
Send Out Instructions
Reference Test Name | CMV Drug Resistance UL97 and UL54 |
Reference Test Number | CMVDRS |
Instructions | Send out M - F with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier to UW NW220. |