Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Saliva QCMVSA
| Method(s) | Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
|---|---|
| Synonym | CMV Saliva QL, CMV, CMV Saliva Qual, CMV Saliva |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Saliva collected in an ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device. |
| Transport | scrape' the inner cheek with saliva sponge - collect as much saliva as possible from the cheek pouches. The sponge will absorb more saliva if it is left in the child's mouth for a longer time (up to 60 seconds). |
| Stability | Ambient: 48 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Specimen source other than saliva submitted in ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device Saliva specimens not received in ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device |
| Billing Code | 9011146 |
| CPTCode | 87496 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
