| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) by Qualitative NAAT, Saliva (LAB002388) | |
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| Test Mnemonic: | CCMV |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: |
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| Container: | UTM or VTM |
| Storage/Transport: | Saliva swab specimens should be processed within 48 hours post collection if stored at room temperature 18°C to 25°C, or within 7 days post collection if transported at 2 to 8°C. If testing will be delayed greater than 7 days, store at -20°C |
| Specimen Preparation: | Collect saliva specimen on neonates less than 21 days of age. |
| Stability: | Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen at -20°C: 14 days |
| Causes for Rejection: | Incomplete and/or incorrect sample identification, insufficient sample collection, incorrect collection container, non-sterile or leaking containers. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Turnaround Time: | Testing performed daily, 7 days a week. |
| Methodology: | Real-time PCR |
| Performed: | |
| Lab: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: |
Congenital CMV
Cytomegalovirus
CMV hearing loss
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| Clinical Indication: | Used for the detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in saliva collected from infants less than 21 days of age. |
| Patient Preparation : | Collect saliva specimens using the swab in a UTM (VTM) kit by swabbing between the gum and cheek for several seconds. Wait to collect sample 30 minutes for formula or 90 minutes after breastfeeding. Refrigerate if transport is delayed. |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87496 |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |