Ordering Guidance

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

To test saliva specimens from patients aged 21 days or younger, order CCMVS / Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Saliva. To test saliva from patients older than 21 days, order CMVPV / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.

Specimen Required

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube: Plastic sterile container, 5 mL

Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL

Collection Instruction:

1. Collect a random urine from a urine bag, container, or catheter.

2. Transfer urine to sterile container.

3. No preservative