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HelpTest Code LAB3789 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. The sample may be shared with other viral PCR tests (CMV PCR, EBV PCR, BKV PCR, ADV PCR) but cannot be shared or added on to samples that have been run through any analyzer.
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. |