Congenital CMV PCR (patients <21 days old)

Specimen:

Test Code

CCMVD

Specimen Name

Congenital CMV PCR (patients <21 days old)

Collect

Buccal Swab/Saliva collected with a flocked swab submitted in 3 mls UTM/VTM. Wait one hour or more after feeding before collecting swab. OR 1 ml urine- random collection submitted in sterile container.

Submit

3 mL UTM/VTM or 1 mL urine

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Swab Refrigerated; Urine Frozen

Methodology

Performed

Performed Monday through Friday - Reported 1-2 days

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 87496

Components

Additional Information

Test is validated for patients <21 days old.

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