CMV PCR


Test Information

Test Name

CMV PCR

Synonyms

CMV Viral Load; CMV DNA; Cytomegalovirus PCR; CMV nucleic acid

Price

$225.00

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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

6mL EDTA

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

1 week


Collection Information

Preparation

  • Paediatric specimen min. 1mL EDTA blood required. Dedicated tube required.

Processing Information

Registration Code

CMVP

Notes

  • Centrifuge and separate EDTA within 24 hours of collection
  • Freeze EDTA plasma
  • DO NOT share sample; dedicated tube required

Methodology

Interpretations

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External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Send Away Transport

Frozen

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