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MIDL PCR CMV Ql (CMD)

Department: Molecular Infectious Disease
Test Synonym(s): LAB1332, CMD, CMV Infant Saliva, Cytomegalovirus by PCR, CMV Qualitative PCR Urine, Congenital CMV PCR
Test Components: DiaSorin Liaison MDX
CPT Codes: 87496
Methodology: Qualitative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Reference Range: Not detected
Tube Type: Infant Saliva: Universal/Viral Transport Media (VTM), Urine: Sterile Cup/Container
Specimen: Infant Saliva swab in 1 mL Universal/Viral Transport Media; Urine
Alternate Specimen: Infant Saliva swab in 3 mL Universal/Viral Transport Media, Remel M4RT, M4 or M6 transport media
Pediatric Requirements: 1 mL (Universal/Viral Transport Media); Urine: 1 mL
Volume: 1 mL (Universal/Viral Transport Media); Urine: 1 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL (Universal/Viral Transport Media); Urine: 0.5 mL
Temperature: VTM: Room temperature (15-25 C): up to 48 hours; Refrigerated (2-8 C): up to 7 days. Urine: Room temperature (15-25 C): up to 2 hours; Refrigerated (2-8 C): up to 8 hours
Stability: Refrigerated
Reasons for Rejection: Alternative specimen sent without Medical Director approval
Days Performed: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Times Performed: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
TAT: 48 hours
Significance: This is a real‐time PCR assay intended for qualitative detection of congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) from saliva swabs in infants less than 21 days of age. A well-conserved region of the CMV UL83 gene is targeted to identify

CMV DNA.
Special Instructions:
Click here to print the Molecular Diagnostics requisition.

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