CMV by Qualitative PCR, Saliva CMVSAL

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

CMV Saliva RT-PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

CMV by Qualitative PCR, Saliva

EPIC Order Name

Cytomegalovirus Virus (CMV) Molecular Detection, Qualitative, Saliva

Clinical Info

For the detection of CMV in Saliva.

Specimen Type

Other

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 Laboratory

Viracor Eurofins Laboratories

CPT

87496

PDM

1659370

Result Interpretation

Not Detected

Forms

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