CMV PCR - Qualitative (Not blood); Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR, Qualitative
Specimen types:
See Important Comments
| Test ID |
LAB5807 |
| EPIC Order |
CMV PCR, Qualitative, NOT BLOOD |
| CPT Code(s) |
87496 |
| Group/Individual Test |
Individual |
| Laboratory |
Molecular Microbiology; 984-974-1820 |
| Tube Station |
82 |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
Respiratory specimens, body fluids, urine, tissue
Neonatal Saliva; See Comments
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| Availability |
Routine: |
Monday-Friday |
| STAT |
N/A |
| Turnaround Time |
3 days |
| Reference Range |
Normal: |
Negative |
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| Comments |
CSF/urine/body/amniotic fluids/BALs/bronchial washings/mini-BALs/tracheal aspirates/tissue: collect in sterile tube/container
NOTE: Expectorated sputa is NOT an appropriate specimen.
Note: Fresh bag urine is acceptable on neonates only and must be refrigerated until it is transported to the laboratory
Blood specimens are tested quantitatively and should be ordered as: CMV(Cytomegalovirus) Viral Load, Blood (PCR) |
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Important Collection Instructions for Neonatal Saliva specimens
- Do NOT collect within one hour of breastfeeding.
- The swab for collection is the BD Universal Viral Transport flexible mini-tip flocked swab (Lawson #050750)
- After collecting saliva on the swab as demonstrated in the video, place the swab into the transport vial. UNCMC Swab Reference Chart
- Instructions for obtaining neonatal saliva (using collection kit above) can be viewed here: Neonatal Swab Collection
- CMV PCR on saliva within 3 weeks of birth is the standard laboratory test for diagnosing congenital CMV. Urine should be collected and tested for confirmation. For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/cytomegalovirus/php/laboratories/index.html
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