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HelpTest Code CMVQC Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Qualitative Detection, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | CMVQC |
| EPIC | LAB20643 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Qualitative detection of CMV in specimens other than blood.
Method Name
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Qualitative
This assay is a lab developed test established by the NorDx Molecular Pathology Laboratory. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.
Reference Values
Undetected
Days and Times Test Performed
2 days weekly
Tuesday and Friday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Submit one of the following:
~ Body Fluid, including CSF
~ Urine
~ Saliva
~ Tissue
Preferred Container
Sterile Container
~Body Fluid
~Urine
~Saliva
UTM (M4-RT, M4, or M5) or sterile container with 1 - 2 mL sterile saline
~Tissue
Preferred Volume
Body Fluid: 1 mL
Urine: 1 mL
Saliva: 1 mL
Minimum Volume
Body Fluid: 0.2 mL
Urine: 0.5 mL
Saliva: 0.2 mL
Specimen Collection and Handling
Send 1 mL body fluid refrigerated or room temperature OR
Send 1 mL urine refrigerated OR
Send 1 mL saliva refrigerated or frozen OR
Send tissue in refrigerated UTM/sterile saline
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Body Fluid
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Specimen Type: Urine
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Specimen Type: Saliva
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 1 month
Specimen Type: Tissue
Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: Up to 6 months
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 87496 | Infectious Agent Detection by Nucleic Acid (DNA or RNA); Cytomealovirus, Amplified Probe Technique |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
Maximum Laboratory Time
8 Days