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HelpTest Code VCMVBM Viral Culture + Rapid CMV, Bone Marrow
Clinical System Name
Viral Culture + Rapid CMV, Bone Marrow
Synonyms
CMV - Bone Marrow
CMV Rapid & Viral Culture - Bone Marrow
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Bone Marrow
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL
Note: Bone marrow collected in Dark Green/Sodium Heparin is also acceptable. Specimen collected can be used for both culture and PCR.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage location: See instructions below.
Monday - Friday: Place sample in the Sendouts Room temperature rack.
Saturday - Sunday and Holidays: Close batch in MayoACCESS and send via Delivery Express courier to NW220. Note: Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples.
Off-site Collection: Transport specimen at room temperature.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Marrow | Room temp |
24 h |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable | |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M - F |
1 - 2 d for Rapid CMV; 4 w for culture |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Clinical Virology Lab
1959 NE Pacific Street, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87254, 87252
Methodology
Method: Viral Culture
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL Bone Marrow
Limitations:
Reference Range
Interpretive report provided.
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Rapid CMV and Viral Culture, Bone Marrow |
| Reference Test Number: |
VCMVBM |
| Instructions: |
Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier. Weekends and holidays, send via Delivery Express courier to UW NW220. |