| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) by Qualitative NAAT, Urine (LAB002389) | |
|---|---|
| Test Mnemonic: | UCMV |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Urine may be collected from urine bags, urine containers or urine catheter. |
| Container: | Collect urine in a sterile container. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL or urine |
| Storage/Transport: | Transport refrigerated within 8 hours of collection. Freeze the specimen if transport is delayed > 8 hours. |
| Stability: | Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 8 hours; Frozen at -20°C: 3 days |
| Causes for Rejection: | Incomplete and/or incorrect sample identification, insufficient sample collection, incorrect collection container, non-sterile or leaking containers. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
| Turnaround Time: | Testing performed daily, 7 days a week. |
| Methodology: | Real-time PCR |
| Performed: | |
| Lab: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Synonyms: | Urine CMV Cytomegalovirus |
| Clinical Indication: | Used for the detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in urine collected from infants less than 21 days of age. |
| Patient Preparation : | Collect urine in a sterile container. Transport refrigerated within 8 hours of collection. Freeze the specimen if transport will be delayed > 8 hours. |
| CPT 4 Code: | 87496 |
| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |