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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to detect cytomegalovirus; does not quantify viral load. If submitting plasma, refer to Cytomegalovirus by Quantitative NAAT, Plasma (3005895).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Bone marrow aspirate in lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA), amniotic fluid, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), CSF, ocular fluid, tissue, urine, or dried blood spot (DBS).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transfer 1 mL bone marrow, amniotic fluid, BAL, CSF, ocular fluid, or urine to a sterile container (Min: 0.5 mL). Dried Blood Spot: Whole blood collected on newborn screening card (3/16 inch punch). Transport punch in an ARUP standard transport tube. Tissue: Transfer to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Dried Blood Spot: Room temperature. All others: Frozen
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound. Saliva (Refer to ARUP test code 2008555, CMVPCR SAL.)
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
Specimen source is required.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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