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Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Amniotic Fluid, PCR

CPT 87496
Synonyms
  • CMV, Amniotic Fluid

Test Details

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Result Turnaround Time

4 - 6 days

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Use

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of CMV infection.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Amniotic fluid, uncentrifuged

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Container

Sterile container

Storage Instructions

Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate.

Causes for Rejection

Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube

Collection Instructions

To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

3 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

90 days

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
138701 CMV PCR, Amniotic 139186 CMV PCR, Amniotic 34719-5
Order Code138701
Order Code NameCMV PCR, Amniotic
Order Loinc
Result Code139186
Result Code NameCMV PCR, Amniotic
UofM
Result LOINC34719-5