Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Genotype (UL97/UL54)
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Details
Includes
Ganciclovir Resistance
Maribavir Resistance
Foscarnet Resistance
Cidofovir Resistance
UL97 Kinase Mutations
UL54 Polymerase Mutations
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Assay category
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Alternative name(s)
UL54,Cidofovir Resistance, Genotyping,UL97,Foscarnet Resistance, Genotyping,Ganciclovir Resistance, Genotyping,Maribavir Resistance, Genotyping,Polymerase and Phosphotransferase,CMV Drug Resistance, Genotyping
Specimen requirements | |
|---|---|
| Patient preparation | None Specified |
| Preferred specimen(s) | 1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or PPT tube |
| Minimum volume | 0.3 mL |
| Collection instructions | Whole blood: Collect whole blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA as anticoagulant. Store refrigerated or frozen. Plasma: Collect blood in sterile tubes containing EDTA as anticoagulant or in PPT tubes. Store collected whole blood at room temperature and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to sterile plastic screw-cap tubes and store refrigerated or frozen. If blood is collected in a plasma preparation tube, centrifuge within 2 hours of collection and store refrigerated or frozen. It is not necessary to transfer the plasma from a plasma preparation tube to aliquot tubes. |
| Transport container | EDTA (lavender-top) tube or Transport tube |
| Transport temperature | Refrigerated (cold packs) |
| Specimen stability | Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Reject criteria | Samples containing heparin • Unspun PPT tubes |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
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