Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Rapid Culture
Order Name
C CMV Rapid
Test Number: 6908209
Revision Date 06/26/2024
Test Number: 6908209
Revision Date 06/26/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Rapid Culture
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Shell Vial Culture |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL lung exudate or 1 cc lung biopsy | See Instructions | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile leakproof urine container or two green-top (heparin) tubes or viral transport tube (throat, cervical, semen, biopsy sources) Either sodium heparin or lithium heparin tubes are acceptable for this test. Specimen Storage: Do NOT freeze. Maintain blood at room temperature; other specimen sources should be refrigerated. Specimen Collection: BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE: Submit 10-50 mL fluid in sterile leakproof container and refrigerate. URINE: A first morning clean catch urine should be submitted in a sterile screw-cap container. Refrigerate immediately and ship at 4'C. Do NOT freeze. BLOOD/BUFFY COAT/BONE MARROW: Collect two green-top (heparin) tubes. Transport at room temperature as soon as possible. Do NOT freeze. OTHER: Collect a viral transport for throat, cervical, semen, and biopsy sources. Refrigerate immediately and ship at 4'C. Do NOT freeze. Special Instructions: If reflex test is performed, additional charges/CPT code(s) may apply. Submit one specimen per test requested. Specify the exact specimen source/origin (eg, urine). Indicate a specific test number on the request form. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2 - 5 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 186049 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87254 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |