Cytomegalovirus by Qualitative PCR, Urine (Sendout)

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General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code
980
External Test Id
0060040
Description

Ordering Recommendation: Use to detect cytomegalovirus in urine specimens. Does not quantify viral load.

Synonyms
0060040, CMV Qual PCR Urine, Cytomegalovirus Qual Urine

Interpretation

Method

Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction

Ref. Range Notes

Reference Range: Not Detected

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Urine
Collection

Collect 1 mL urine in a sterile container

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Transfer 1 mL (min. 0.5 mL) urine to a screw-cap vial, leaving room at the top for expansion, and freeze at -20°C. Transport samples on dry ice.

Stability: Frozen (preferred): 3 months; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Ambient: 8 hours.

Unacceptable Conditions: Samples submitted in glass vials.

Quantity
requested: 1 mL Urine
minimum: 0.5 mL Urine

Processing

Processing

Transfer 0.5 to 1 mL urine each into two separate aliquots, leaving room at the top for expansion. If volume is low, prioritize the sendout test.

  • UW440: Freeze aliquot at -20°C and forward to Renton Virology Lab.
  • RARUPZ: Place aliquot in the -20°C Frozen Sendouts Rack.

Log both codes below:

  1. UW440
  2. RARUPZ (See Misc. Sendout Information)

SPS Cross Hospital: Forward frozen UW440 sample to Renton Virology lab.

Sendouts:

  • Order ARUP Test: 0060040.
  • Interfaced: Yes [Interface: 602; Department: ARPZ]
  • Specimen source is required.

Stability: Frozen (preferred): 3 months; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Ambient: 8 hours.

Unacceptable Conditions: Samples submitted in glass vials.

Performance

LIS Dept Code
Performing Location(s)
Sendout ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787

500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Frequency
Performed: Sunday - Saturday. Reported: 1-3 days from sample receipt at ARUP.
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
Billing Comments

CPT: 87496

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