Test Name
Cytomegalovirus Detection by PCR
Test Code
CMV P*
Turnaround Time
10 days
Specimen Requirements
Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embedded tissue block 3 slides (3-5 uM) on adhesion glass NOTE: Include a surgical pathology report with the sample if sending a block and/or slides
Specimen Stability
Indefinite at ambient temperature (18-25°C)
Storage & Handling
Ship ambient. Protect from extreme temperature with an ice pack. Separate ice pack from specimen
Causes for Rejections
• Improper specimen labeling • Incorrect specimen type (other than FFPE tissue) • Absence of tissue or insufficient tumor tissue in the block or slides after pathologist H&E review
Description
Paraffin
