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Congenital CMV PCR, URN

eDH Procedure Code(s)

LAB4397 Congenital CMV PCR, Qualitative

Order Questions

Procedure Question
LAB4397 Congenital CMV PCR, Qualitative question(s): Is the patient less <= 21 days old?
Reason for testing/indication:

Collection Information

Urine: Collected from urine bags, containers, or catheters. Urine specimens should be processed within 2 hours post collection if stored at 18°C to 25°C, or within 8 hours post collection if transported on ice and stored at 2° to 8°C. If there is a greater than 8 hours delay before processing the specimen, store the specimen for up to 3 days at -30° to -10 °C. If there is a greater than 3 days delay before testing, store the specimen at -90° to -70 °C.

Specimen Information

Specimen Type Specimen Source Acceptable Containers Minimum Test Volume (mL)
Urine Varies SterCont-R 1.0

Shipping and Handling

Urine: Collected from urine bags, containers, or catheters. Urine specimens should be processed within 2 hours post collection if stored at 18°C to 25°C, or within 8 hours post collection if transported on ice and stored at 2° to 8°C. If there is a greater than 8 hours delay before processing the specimen, store the specimen for up to 3 days at 30° to 10 °C. If there is a greater than 3 days delay before testing, store the specimen at 90° to 70 °C.

Test Components

Component LOINC Code
CONGENITAL CMV PCR, URINE, QUALITATIVE 4999-9
CONGENITAL CMV PCR, QUALITATIVE METHODS LIMITATIONS

Turnaround Time (TAT)

24 Hours

CPT Code(s)

87496

Performing Lab Section

Molecular Pathology

Performing Lab(s)

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)