Neonatal Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, Urine

Synonyms

  • CMV QL Urine Neonate
  • CMVPCRU NEO
  • LAB14024
  • NEONATAL CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) MOLECULAR DETECTION, URINE

Cerner Name

CMV QL Urine Neonate

Clinical Info

 This test is intended for use as an aid in diagnosing congenital CMV infection for neonates 
under 21 days old.
It is important to note that samples from patients aged 21 days and older should
continue to be ordered through the existing test, Cytomegalovirus PCR Urine.

Specimen Sources

Urine, Clean Catch

Specimen Types

Urine

Specimen Volume

1.5 mL / 0.5 mL

Container

Sterile urinalysis container or sterile screw
top tube.  Urine from neonates: under 21 days old

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: 1 or 3 mL BD UTM 
Specimen: 3 or 1  mL urine ( 0.5 ml min) Depending on collection device used.
 
Urine from neonates: under 21 days old

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated 

Specimen Stability

2 Days Room Temperature
7 Days Refrigerated
14 Days Frozen

Methodology

Real-time PCR

Days Performed

Monday - Sunday

Performing Laboratories
  • Northwell Health-CFAM

CPT

87496

PDM

248034

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
CMVPCRU NEO CMVPCRUR CMVPCRU NEO CMV Qualitative Urine Neonate

Result Interpretation

Not detected

 

This test has not been validated for use from patients older than 21 days of age.

 

Forms
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