Vanderbilt Pathology Laboratory Services
Test Directory
CMV ANTIGENEMIA (CAE)
Department: VirologyTest Synonym(s): CAE, Cytomegalovirus Antigenemia
CPT Codes: 87271, 87015
Methodology: Leukocyte concentration, indirect fluorescent antibody stain for pp65
Reference Range: Result: negative, positive, or indeterminate. CMV positive cells: zero, or number seen
Tube Type: Purple top (EDTA)
Specimen: Whole blood
Alternate Specimen: Dark green top (Lithium Heparin) accepted but not preferred because positive cell count may be decreased.
Pediatric Requirements: Lavender top (EDTA) 2 mL or lavender top microtainer (1 mL) x 2 if WBC is > 7.
Volume: Draw 5 mL if WBC is greater than 2, draw 10 mL if WBC is less than 2
Minimum Volume: Adult: 3 mL if WBC >7; Peds: 1 mL if WBC >7
Temperature: Room temperature 20-25 C
Stability: Samples older than 24 hours will receive a comment.
Reasons for Rejection: Clotted, hemolysis
Days Performed: Monday - Saturday
Times Performed: Processed and stained Monday - Friday; processed Saturday, stained on Monday.
TAT: 1-2 days
Special Instructions: Send to lab immediately at room temperature. This assay requires it's own separate tube.
Search Tests
Search Help
Search Options for the Test Directory:
1. Enter the test name in the Keyword search field.
Hint: You can also enter any part of the test name to expand the search.
(Example: you can type "west" or "sed" or "rate" to find Westergren Sedimentation Rate)
2. Enter the Vanderbilt Test Code, if known.
3. Choose one of the letter boxes to display a list of all test names and keywords starting with that letter.
If you are unable to find a test in our directory, please contact VPLS at
1-800-551-5227 or e-mail emily.k.thompson@vanderbilt.edu.
