Code
APH-CMIX-01AX
Test
Active-Compendium
88342 x 1 or 88341 x 1
Clinical
Pathology
A formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue block is preferred specimen type or one (1) unbaked, unstained slide for H&E staining (required) and two to three (2-3) positively charged unstained slides (all cut at 4-5 microns) for each test/antibody ordered.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with the specimen ID and specimen labeling as noted on the requisition.
Flag Active
True
Orderable Test Description
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an opportunistic pathogen infecting lung, kidney, gut and other organs in situations where an individual is immunologically immature, such as the fetus and neonate. Infection also occurs in immunosuppressed patients, e.g. transplant patients, patients undergoing chemotherapy and HIV infected patients.
Orderable Turn Around Time
1-2 Days
Keywords
Orderable Biomarkers
NY Approved
True
Orderable Biomarkers JSON
{"Immunohistochemistry (IHC)": {"Pathogen Detection": ["CMV"]}}
Keywords string
CMV, Cytomegalovirus CMV (Cytomegalovirus) by IHC
Title URL
cmv-cytomegalovirus-by-ihc
TAT Details
Global: 2 Days
Tech-Only (stain only): 24 Hours
Storage and transportation
Use cold pack for transport, making sure cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. NYS clients please provide date and time of Collection.