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Culture, Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Test Code410
CPT Codes
87252
Preferred Specimen
Specimen submitted for CMV isolation and identification should be collected from appropriate site early in the course of infection as follows:
Fluid
Container/Tube: Viral transport medium
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of fluid (bronchoscopy, brush, etc.)
Collection Instructions: Label vial with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Include a brief clinical history.
Lesion, Dermal, or Tissue
Container/Tube: Viral transport medium
Specimen Volume: 0.5 g of specimen
Collection Instructions: Label vial with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Include a brief clinical history.
Swab
Container/Tube: Viral transport medium
Swab Collection Instructions: Label vial with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Include a brief clinical history.
Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL from a random urine collection
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Include a brief clinical history.
Fluid
Container/Tube: Viral transport medium
Specimen Volume: 1 mL of fluid (bronchoscopy, brush, etc.)
Collection Instructions: Label vial with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Include a brief clinical history.
Lesion, Dermal, or Tissue
Container/Tube: Viral transport medium
Specimen Volume: 0.5 g of specimen
Collection Instructions: Label vial with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Include a brief clinical history.
Swab
Container/Tube: Viral transport medium
Swab Collection Instructions: Label vial with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Include a brief clinical history.
Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile container(s)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL from a random urine collection
Collection Instructions: Label container with patient’s name (first and last) and date and actual time of collection.
Note: 1. Specimen source is required. 2. Include a brief clinical history.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
No virus isolated
Positives are reported as positive for CMV.
Critical value (automatic call-back): all positives
Positives are reported as positive for CMV.
Critical value (automatic call-back): all positives
Clinical Significance
Useful for the isolation and identification of CMV (during primary or chronic infections or during periods of viral reactivation) from clinical specimens.
Performed By
CoxHealth
