CMV DNA, Qualitative PCR
Order Code:
CMVQLP
Test Summary
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the amplification of a well conserved region of CMV UL83 Gene.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.2 mL urine collected from bag/container/catheter. Urine must be FROZEN within 2 hours of collection.
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL Urine and 3 mL VTM
Instructions
To collect a saliva sample from a baby, gently insert the swab into the mouth and collect pooling saliva at the corners of the mouth or under the tongue. Rotate the swab for 10-15 seconds and move it to the opposite side of the baby’s mouth to repeat the process.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Urine: Sterile cup
Saliva: VTM
Transport Temperature
Urine: Frozen
Saliva: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Urine
- Room Temperature: 2 hours
- Refrigerated: 8 hours
- Frozen: 3 days at -20C, at least 3 days at -70C
Saliva
- Room Temperature: 2 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 14 days at -20C, at least 14 days at -70C
Limitations
Positive results from saliva are presumptive and should be confirmed with urine
Other Acceptable Specimens
Saliva on a flocked swab transported in VTM
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
CMVQLP
EPIC (Premier) Code
Lab6908
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87496
Billing Code
- 300070
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the amplification of a well conserved region of CMV UL83 Gene.
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.2 mL urine collected from bag/container/catheter. Urine must be FROZEN within 2 hours of collection.
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL Urine and 3 mL VTM
Instructions
To collect a saliva sample from a baby, gently insert the swab into the mouth and collect pooling saliva at the corners of the mouth or under the tongue. Rotate the swab for 10-15 seconds and move it to the opposite side of the baby’s mouth to repeat the process.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Urine: Sterile cup
Saliva: VTM
Transport Temperature
Urine: Frozen
Saliva: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Urine
- Room Temperature: 2 hours
- Refrigerated: 8 hours
- Frozen: 3 days at -20C, at least 3 days at -70C
Saliva
- Room Temperature: 2 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 14 days at -20C, at least 14 days at -70C
Limitations
Positive results from saliva are presumptive and should be confirmed with urine
Other Acceptable Specimens
Saliva on a flocked swab transported in VTM
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the amplification of a well conserved region of CMV UL83 Gene.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday - Saturday; MD