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Test Code LAB94509 Congenital CMV, Molecular Detection PCR

Infectious

Reporting Title

Congenital CMV, Molecular Detection PCR

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Microbiology

Specimen Requirements

Saliva swab:

Container: Viral Transport Media

Stability:

Room Temperature: 48 hours Transported on ice: 7 days Frozen (-15 to -25˚C): 14 days

 

Urine:

Container: Sterile container

Stability:

Room Temperature: 2 hours Transported on ice: 8 hours Frozen (-15 to -25˚C): 3 days

 

Rejection Criteria:

Wrong collection tube, Viral Transport Media vial without swab, not received at proper temperature, not received within specified time frame, Diluted specimen, Urine submitted on a swab, Wrong type of specimen.

Reference Values

Not Detected

Day(s) Test Set Up

Test performed 7 days per week (dayshift)

Typical Turnaround Time: 2 days

CPT Code

87496