Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Amniotic Fluid, PCR

CPT: 87496
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Synonyms

  • CMV, Amniotic Fluid

Expected Turnaround Time

4 - 6 days


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Specimen Requirements


Specimen

Amniotic fluid, uncentrifuged


Volume

1 mL


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL


Container

Sterile container


Collection

To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.


Storage Instructions

Freeze (preferred) or refrigerate.


Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

3 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

90 days


Causes for Rejection

Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube


Test Details


Use

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of CMV infection.


Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)


LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
138701 CMV PCR, Amniotic 139186 CMV PCR, Amniotic 34719-5

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