Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR, Amniotic
Order Name
CMV PCR, Amniotic
Test Number: 6907301
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6907301
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR, Amniotic
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Amniotic Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile container Specimen Storage: FREEZE(preferred) OR refrigerate Specimen Collection: To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Special Instructions: **Please Note: Test has a putaway bucket for routing** of sample to the appropriate lab that performs chromosomes for the sending location. It will then be forwarded to CET molecular microbiology. This is to ensure there are enough cells to harvest for ca Specimen Stability: Ambient: 3 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 90 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 6 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 138701 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 138701 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87496 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |