Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR, amniotic fluid

Alphabetical Test listing

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR, amniotic fluid-13639

Test name:

Test number:

13639

Excellian order number:

LAB13639

Abbreviation:

CMVPCRAMNIO

Alternate names:

CMV, amniotic fluid

Useful for:

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

Specimen type:

Amniotic fluid

Collection container:

Sterile vial/container

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Processing instructions:

Freeze

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

Transport container:

Sterile screw cap vial/tube - 15mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred) - 90 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Ambient - 3 days

Reason for rejection:

Quantity not sufficient for analysis
Gross specimen contamination
Specimen too old
Leaking or broken tube
PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (138701): R-LC

Days set up:

6x/week

TAT:

4 - 6 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

87496

LOINC code:

Result 34719-5

Date created:

04/29/2019

Revised date:

02/19/2020

Review date:

12/31/2023