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Congenital Cytomegalovirus by PCR, Saliva

Test Code
LAB10051


CPT Codes
87496

Preferred Specimen
BD UVT (1mL or 3mL), Copan UTM (1mL or 3mL) transport media. Do not use calcium alginate or cotton swabs.


Minimum Volume
BD UVT (1mL or 3mL), Copan UTM (1mL or 3mL) transport media


Instructions
To collect a saliva sample from a baby, gently insert the swab into the mouth and collect pooling saliva at the corners of the mouth or under the tongue. Rotate the swab for 10-15 seconds and move it to the opposite side of the baby’s mouth to repeat the process. 
 
NOTE: Collect saliva specimen 1 hour after breast feeding.Collection after formula feeding is acceptable.


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days



Last Updated: September 4, 2026


The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.