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CMV Viral Load BAL

Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:CMVVILOBAL
Specimen Types:Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Container Types:
Plain 70mL pot
Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect in the morning to allow for the lengthy preparation that must occur on the same day. Specimen must be less than 24 hours old.

A maximum of  1 CMV viral load test per sample type will be performed on any patient in a one week period.

Requests for urgent or more frequent testing must be approved by the Microbiology Unit Head.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekly