Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, saliva <22 days old

Message
Only for babies <22 days old


Test Code
CMVSL


Alias/See Also
LAB0001773


CPT Codes
87496

Preferred Specimen


Transport Temperature
Room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours 
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Up to 14 days 


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect collection kit


Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction 

Setup Schedule
Set up daily, within 24 hours


Reference Range
Not detected


Performing Laboratory
Penn medicine Lancaster General Hospital



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.