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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Saliva Neonates Only

Test Code
5571


CPT Codes
87496

Preferred Specimen
Saliva


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
  • Wait 90 - 120 minutes following breast feeding to collect sample.
  • Place swab in the mouth until saturated with saliva.
  • Transfer swab to Viral Transport Media.


Transport Container
Viral Transport Media


Transport Temperature
  • Ambient
  • Refrigerated
  • Frozen


Specimen Stability
  • Specimens shipped at ambient temperature must be received within 48 hours of collection.
  • Refrigerated or Frozen are stable for 7 days.
  • If a dry swab is shipped at ambient temperature, must be received within 24 hours of collection


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Do not use calcium alginate swab or wood shafted swab


Methodology
Real-Time Quantitative PCR

Setup Schedule
Monday through Saturday


Performed By
CoxHealth

Performing Laboratory
Viracor Eurofins
1001 NW Technology Dr.
Lees Summit, MO 64086-5603



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.