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Cytomegalovirus by Qualitative PCR, Saliva
2008555
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Detects cytomegalovirus but does not quantify viral load. Potentially useful for congenital screening of neonates for CMV-associated hearing loss.
Mnemonic
CMVPCR SAL
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Saliva using the ORACollect OC-100 kit.
Specimen Preparation
Transport saliva in the ORACollect OC-100 kit (ARUP supply #49295). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 3 months
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
87496
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2008556 | Cytomegalovirus PCR Source | 31208-2 |
| 2008557 | Cytomegalovirus by PCR, Saliva | 83065-3 |
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Aliases
- CMV congenital hearing loss
- CMV PCR Saliva
- CMV qualitative, saliva
- herpes
- HHV-5
- Human herpesvirus 5
Cytomegalovirus by Qualitative PCR, Saliva
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