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Orderable Name CCMVS Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Saliva


Ordering Guidance


This test should be ordered to test saliva specimens from patients 21 days old or younger. To test saliva from patients older than 21 days, order CMVPV / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.

 

To test urine specimens from patients 21 days or younger, order CCMVU / Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Urine. To test urine from patients older than 21 days, order CMVPV / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.

 

For CMV testing on plasma specimens, order CMVQN / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Plasma.



Specimen Required


Supplies: BD UVT with minitip flocked swab (T971)

Collection Container/Tube: Flocked swab

Submission Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-capped, tube containing viral transport media with flocked swab containing saliva

Specimen Volume: 1 Swab in viral transport media

Collection Instructions: Collect and send specimen per swab manufacturer instructions.


Useful For

Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in neonates 21 days of age or younger using saliva specimens

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Specimen Type

Swab

Specimen Minimum Volume

Saliva swab submitted in minimum volume of 0.3 mL of viral transport media.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Swab Frozen 7 days

Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 2 days

CPT Code Information

87496