Congenital Cytomegalovirus by PCR, Urine

Test Code
LAB10052


CPT Codes
87496

Preferred Specimen

BD UVT (1/3mL) or Copan UTM (1/3mL) or Urine Gray Top Tube.


Minimum Volume
1-3 mL Urine


Instructions
Collect aseptically in a Gray top container or UTM.


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 2 hours upon collection
Refrigerated: 8 hours
Frozen (-20C): 3 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.