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Test ID CCMVU Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Urine


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


Secondary ID

620658

Useful For

Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infections in neonates 21 days of age or younger using urine specimens

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Urine Frozen 72 hours

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

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87496