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HelpTest Code LAB3862 Neonatal CMV Urine PCR
Infectious
Additional Codes
LAB3862
Clinical System Name
Neonatal CMV Urine PCR
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Urine
Container: Sterile container
Preferred Vol: >1.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 0.25 mL
Processing Instructions
CPA: Send sample to Microbiology.
Off-site collection: Freeze and send frozen sample to SCH Microbiology Laboratory.
Reject due to: Non-sterile container.
Stability
| Specimen | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Room Temp | ≤2 hours |
| Refrigerated 4C | ≤8 hours | |
| Frozen -20C | ≤3 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
Description
This test is for the detection of CMV in urine. 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.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA is detected via nucleic acid amplification.
Reporting Information
Final Report: 1 - 3 days