CYTOMEGALOVIRUS DNA BY PCR, PLASMA, FLUIDS OR TISSUE
| Synonyms: | CMV DNA by PCR, Congenital CMV, cCmv |
| Computer Code: | CMVD |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (lavender top tube (BD) or 0.5 mL fluid (CSF or BAL). Pediatrics: 0.5 mL blood (lavender microtainer) - 0.5 mL urine (Preferred for Congenital CMV) or saliva swab |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.5-1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Transport at room temperature within 24 hours or refrigerated within 7 days. |
| Reference Values: | Negative |
| Lab Code: | Microbiology |
| Requisition: | MOL DIAG 09 molecdiagicd9req.pdf#http://09 molecdiagicd9req |
| Test Frequency: | 3/week |
| Routine TAT: | 24 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87496 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |