Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, Qualitative, Saliva

Synonyms

  • CMV BY QUALITATIVE PCR, SALIVA
  • CMVSAL
  • LAB11766

Cerner Name

CMV by Qualitative PCR, Saliva

Clinical Info


Clinical Utility
For the detection of CMV in Saliva.  Congenital CMV infection can be diagnosed by testing a newborn baby’s saliva, urine, or blood by CMV PCR. 
However, of the three specimen types that are recommended, only saliva is simple, noninvasive and easy to collect. Specimens must be collected for testing within 21 days after the baby is born in order to confirm a diagnosis of congenital CMV infection. Specimen collection should be performed at least 90 minutes (and preferably 120 minutes) post-breastfeeding.

Specimen Sources

Oral Mucosa

Specimen Types

Swab

Specimen Volume

Saliva

Container

Viral Trn

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Universal Transport Media (UTM) ( Do not use calcium alginate swabs or wood shaft-swab) 1 to 3 mL of Universal Transport Media (UTM).
Specimen: Saliva UTM can contain 1 to 3 mL of Universal Transport Media (UTM). Transport Temperature: Refrigerated/Frozen

Collection:
Place swab in the mouth until saturated with saliva. Wait 90-120 minutes following breast feeding to collect the sample. Transfer swab to tube containing 1 to 3 mL of Universal Transport Media (UTM).

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated/Frozen

Specimen Stability

48 Hours Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
7 Days Frozen

Methodology

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Days Performed

Performing Laboratories

Viracor Eurofins Laboratories

CPT

87496

PDM

1659370

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
CMV PCR QUALITATIVE CMVPCRQUAL CMV PCR QUAL Cytomegalovirus PCR, Saliva

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

Forms
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