Test Code FCMVR CMV Resistance: Ganciclovir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir
Additional Codes
MEDITECH MNEMONIC:
CMVRESISTANCE
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: EDTA
Acceptable: ACD and PPT
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a EDTA tube(s), ACD or PPT tube(s) are acceptable. Centrifuge send 2 mL of plasma ambient in a plastic vial.
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Reporting Name
CMV Drug Resistance, PlasmaSpecimen Type
PlasmaSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Plasma | Ambient (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 60 days | ||
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Thawing** | Warm OK Cold OK |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
List other reasons for rejection | CMV concentrations to low to allow antiviral resistance testing, whole blood frozen, specimen types other than those listed |
Reference Values
None Detected
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
4-8 daysPerforming Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorCPT Code Information
87910x2
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FCMVR | CMV Drug Resistance, Plasma | Not Provided |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z6316 | Ganciclovir UL97 | Not Provided |
Z6317 | Cidofovir UL54 | Not Provided |
Z6318 | Foscarnet UL54 | Not Provided |
Z6319 | Ganciclovir UL54 | Not Provided |