Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR

About This Test

Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

2 x 4ml EDTA blood (1ml if paediatric) , purple top,

Turnaround Time: 3-4days

Detection of CMV in blood

Other Comments:

If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 24 hours are undesirable

Measurement units: copies/ml
Clinical decision points: >300 copies/ml
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis
Reference Lab: Manchester PHE