Cytomegalovirus(CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies CMVPV

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Cytomegalovirus(CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR,

EPIC Order Name

Cytomegalovirus(CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

Clinical Info

Useful For 
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA
This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.

Specimen Type

Other

Specimen Volume

Body Fluid Volume: 1 mL

Container

Body Fluid Samples: Sterile screw top container
Swab samples: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, M5, Bartels, or Jiangsu) and ESwab or Culturette

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type: Varies


Necessary Information
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Source information must include main anatomical site of collection.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 7 days
Frozen: 7 days

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Days Performed

TAT: 2-4 Days

Performing Laboratories

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

87496

PDM

255523

Result Interpretation

Forms