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Cytomegalovirus Culture, Rapid Detection
Test CodeLAB255
CPT Codes
87252, 87254
Preferred Specimen
Sterile leak-proof container, Viral Transport
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
To maintain optimum viability, place swab or fluid into VCM (equal volumes of fluid and VCM) or equivalent and transport the specimen to the laboratory as soon as possible. Best recovery is obtained when the specimens are refrigerated at 2-8° C or kept on wet ice following collection and while in transit. If there will be a long delay before processing, specimens in VCM or equivalent should be frozen at -70° C or colder and transported on dry ice. Storage or transport at -20° C is not acceptable. Raw (unpreserved) samples should only be refrigerated and not frozen.
Transport Temperature
See collection instructions
Specimen Stability
VCM medium (green-cap) tube or equivalent
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen -20° C: Unacceptable
Frozen -70° C: 30 days
Raw (unpreserved) specimens
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 Hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen -20° C: Unacceptable
Frozen -70° C: 30 days
Raw (unpreserved) specimens
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 Hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Spin amplification with monoclonal antibody detection. Tissue culture with monoclonal antibody conventional identification
