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Test Code LCMV Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies


Ordering Guidance


For plasma specimens order CMVQN / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Plasma.



Necessary Information


Specimen source is required.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Sources: Spinal, pleural, peritoneal, ascites, pericardial, amniotic, or ocular

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sterile screw cap 5-mL aliquot tube

Acceptable: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Type: Respiratory fluid

Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sterile screw cap 5-mL aliquot tube

Acceptable: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

 

Specimen Type: Genital swab

Sources: Cervix, vagina, urethra, anal/rectal, or other genital sources

Supplies:

-Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)

-M4-RT (T605)

Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) and ESwabs

Collection Instructions: Place swab back into multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, or M5)

 

Specimen Type: Swab

Sources: Dermal, eye, nasal, saliva, or throat

Supplies:

-Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)

-M4-RT (T605)

Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) and ESwabs

Collection Instructions: Place swab back into multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, or M5)

 

Specimen Type: Tissue

Sources: Brain, colon, kidney, liver, lung, etc.

Supplies: M4-RT (T605)

Container/Tube: Sterile container containing 1 mL to 2 mL of sterile saline or multimicrobe medium (M4-RT, M4, or M5)

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue in multimicrobe media (M4-RT) or a sterile container with 1 to 2 mL sterile saline

 

Specimen Type: Urine

Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.

 

Specimen Type: Bone marrow

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Send bone marrow in original tube. Do not aliquot.


Useful For

Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA

 

This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Method Name

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

Reporting Name

Cytomegalovirus PCR

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

Body Fluid, Ocular Fluid, Spinal Fluid, or Urine: 0.3 mL
Respiratory Specimens: 1 mL
Tissue: 2 × 2-mm biopsy

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reject Due To

Calcium alginate-tipped swab, wood swab, or transport swab containing gel

Feces
Paraffin blocks
Breast milk
Heat inactivated specimens		 Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Florida

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87496

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LCMV Cytomegalovirus PCR 5000-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SRC66 Specimen Source 31208-2
81240 Cytomegalovirus PCR 5000-5