Test Code CMVUR Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Qualitative PCR, Urine

Additional Codes

CMV urine
CMV
Cytomegalovirus

Specimen and Container/Tube

Urine, random sample

Sterile container. Boric acid transport tubes are NOT acceptable.

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

Transpot Instructions

See UCMC Collection Instructions

Rejection Criteria

Volumes <750uL

Reference Values

Test Limitations

Detection limit = 34.5 IU/mL

Critical Values

All positive culture

All

Turnaround Time

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

STAT DAY(S) AND TIME(S) PERFORMED

Not Available

CPT Codes

87496

LOINC Codes

30687496

Volume

Preferred Volume

1.5mL

Specimen Minimum Volume

750 uL

Pediatric Volume

750uL

Collection Instructions

Offsite Collection Instructions

See UCMC collection instructions.

UCMC Collection Instructions

Specimen Source: Clean voided, clean catch.Early morning specimen is best.
Specimen Collection:
Female Cleansing Instructions: Stand in a squatting position over the toilet. Separate the folds of the skin around the urinary opening. Cleanse the area around the opening with the first castile soap towelette. Repeat using a second clean towelette. Urinate the first portion of urine into the toilet. As you continue to urinate, bring the collection cup into the midstream to collect the urine sample. Do not touch the inside or lip of the cup. Urinate the remainder of urine into the toilet. Place the blue cap onto the BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cup.Return the sample of the healthcare worker.
Male Cleansing Instructions: Cleanse the end of the penis with the first castile soap towelette beginning at the urethral opening and working away from it (the foreskin of an uncircumsized male must be retracted). Repeat using a second clean towelette. Urinate the first portion of urine into the toilet. As you continue to urinate, bring the collection cup into the midstream to collect the sample. Do not touch the inside or lip of the cup. Urinate the remainder of urine into the toilet. Place the blue cap onto the BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cup. Return the sample to the healthcare worker. Healthcare worker transfers sample from cup into white top screw-cap container.

Specimen Transport: <2 hr ambient, 7 days refrigerated

See Microbiology Specimen Collection:

Category “Urine”, Table 1 BACTERIOLOGY, CHLAMYDIA, MYCOLOGY, MYCOBACTERIOLOGY (AFB), VIROLOGY

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