Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Saliva

Test code

37010

CPT code(s)*

87496

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Clinical significance

Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Saliva - Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common congenital infection in newborns, and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss and other neurologic complications including microcephaly, developmental delay, and vision impairment. Most infants with congenital CMV (cCMV) infection are asymptomatic at birth. Symptomatic neonates born with hepatosplenomegaly, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, structural brain malformations, and other abnormalities are recognized and provided appropriate medical care, but asymptomatic infants appear normal at birth, so miss the opportunity for early diagnosis and close monitoring for…

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Test summary

Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Saliva

Details

Test details

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Alternative name(s)

CMV Saliva QL,CMV,CMV Saliva Qual,CMV Saliva

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	Saliva samples should be collected at least 30 minutes after eating or drinking. Ensure the sponge tip does NOT come into contact with any surface prior to collection.
Preferred specimen(s)	Saliva collected in an ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device
Minimum volume	One ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device
Collection instructions	1. Open package and remove collector without touching sponge tip. Place the saliva sponge into the childs mouth in the cheek pouch (the space between the gums and the inner cheek). 2. Gently move the saliva sponge around the upper and lower cheek pouches on both sides of the mouth to soak up as much saliva as possible. There is no need to scrape the inner cheek with saliva sponge - collect as much saliva as possible from the cheek pouches. The sponge will absorb more saliva if it is left in the childs mouth for a longer time (up to 60 seconds). 3. Once collected, hold the tube upright to prevent stabilizing liquid inside the tube from spilling. Unscrew the blue cap from the collection tube without touching the sponge. 4. Insert the sponge into the tube and close cap tightly. 5. Invert the capped tube and shake vigorously 10 times.
Transport temperature	Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen stability	Room temperature: 48 hours Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days
Reject criteria	Specimen sources other than saliva submitted in ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device • Saliva specimens not received in ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device

Reference range(s)

Not detected

LOINC® codes

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Result code	Result name	LOINC code	Component name
86023588	CMV DNA, QL RT PCR, Saliva	83065-3	Cytomegalovirus DNA

Performing lab & setup schedule

Performing laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Setup schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1 day

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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