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HelpTest Code CMVPVSO Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
Additional Codes
Mayo Test Code: CMVPV
Ordering Guidance
For plasma specimens order CMVQN / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Plasma.
For lower respiratory specimens, order CMVLR / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Lower Respiratory.
Necessary Information
1. Specimen source is required.
2. Source information must include main anatomical site of collection.
Specimen Required
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Specimen Type: Body fluid
Sources: Spinal, pleural, peritoneal, ascites, pericardial, amniotic, or ocular
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Sterile, screwcap, 5-mL aliquot tube
Acceptable: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type: Upper respiratory tract fluid
Sources: Nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Sterile, screwcap, 5-mL aliquot tube
Acceptable: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.
Specimen Type: Swab
Sources: Dermal, eye, nasal, saliva, throat, or genital
Supplies:
-Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)
-M4-RT (T605)
Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, M5, Bartels, or Jiangsu) and ESwab or Culturette
Collection Instructions: Place swab back into multimicrobe media.
Specimen Type: Tissue
Sources : Brain, colon, kidney, liver, lung, etc.
Supplies: M4-RT (T605)
Container/Tube: Sterile container containing 1 mL to 2 mL of sterile saline or multimicrobe medium (M4-RT, M4, M5, Bartels, or Jiangsu)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue.
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile container
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Collect a random urine specimen.
Specimen Type: Bone marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Send bone marrow in original tube. Do not aliquot.
Note: UTM-RT media and swab are acceptable as well (verified per phone call to Mayo)
Useful For
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA
This test is not intended for the monitoring of CMV disease progression.
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Reporting Name
Cytomegalovirus, PCRSpecimen Type
VariesSpecimen Minimum Volume
Ocular Fluid, Spinal Fluid, or Urine: 0.3 mL; Body Fluid (pleural, peritoneal, ascites, pericardial): See Specimen Required; Upper respiratory tract specimens: (Nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing): 1 mL; Tissue: 2 × 2-mm biopsy
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Calcium alginate-tipped swab Wood swab Transport swab containing gel Dry/flocked ESwab Feces Paraffin blocks Breast milk Heat-inactivated specimens |
Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Cautions
A negative result does not eliminate the possibility of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection.
This assay is only to be used for patients with a clinical history and symptoms consistent with CMV infection and must be interpreted in the context of the clinical picture.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
87496
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CMVPV | Cytomegalovirus, PCR | 5000-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CMVPS | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |
| 618969 | Cytomegalovirus PCR | 5000-5 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.