Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Saliva QCMVSA
Method(s) | Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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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) | |