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HelpTest Code LAB2436 Neonatal CMV Saliva Screen
Infectious
Additional Codes
LAB2436
Clinical System Name
Neonatal CMV Saliva Screen
Description
This test is for the detection of CMV in saliva. This FDA-cleared DiaSorin Molecular Simplexa™ test is used to quickly and effectively detect congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, a major cause of hearing loss in infants.
For confirmation of CMV infection in breastfeeding infants, please order a dried blood spot PCR (Order: “CMV by PCR Quant, Newborn Blood Spot”) or Neonatal CMV Urine PCR (LAB3862).
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA is detected via nucleic acid amplification.
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Saliva
Container: Flocked swab in Universal Transport Media (UTM). Please refer to instructions here.
Collection: Saturate swab with saliva. Avoid scraping mucosal cells. Collect saliva at least 1 hour after finishing breastfeeding. Collection immediately following feeding with infant formula is okay.
Preferred Vol: 1 Swab
Minimum Vol: 1 Swab
Processing Instructions
CPA: Send sample to Microbiology.
Off-site collection: Freeze and send frozen sample to SCH Microbiology Laboratory.
Reject due to: Collection other than a flocked swab in UTM (e.g. dry swab, ESwab, cotton swab, swab with wooden shaft, etc.).
Stability
| Specimen | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Saliva | Room Temp | ≤48 hours |
| Refrigerated 4C | ≤7 days | |
| Frozen -20C | ≤14 days |
Availability
| Procedure | Performed | Turn Around Time (TAT) |
|---|---|---|
| PCR | Sun-Fri before 3pm |
1 - 3 days |
Test is not available STAT.
Performing Laboratory
Seattle Children's Laboratory
Department
Microbiology Laboratory
CPT Codes
87496
Reporting Information
Final Report: 1 - 3 days