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Test Code CMV,PCR,URN Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Urine

Important Note

This test aids in the diagnosis of congenital CMV infection and may be considered for infants with; failed newborn hearing screen, small for gestational age (SGA) status, or other clinical concerns for congenital CMV infection. Testing is intended only for infants 21 days of age or younger.

Additional Codes

LAB2332B

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Preferred Collection Container

Sterile Container 

Acceptable Collection Container

Urine Bag or Catheter, transfer urine to Sterile Container

Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.1 mL

Rejection Criteria

Unlabeled specimen; urine from patient >21 days of age; urine not frozen within 8 hours of collection, urine in preservative

Specimen Storage and Stability

Send to lab immediately on ice, freeze within 8 hours of collection.

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Lab Department

Microbiology

CPT

87496

Methodology

DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa Congenital CMV Direct

Turnaround Time

1 day

Transport Temperature

On ice