Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies
SoftLab Order Code
CMVPV
Epic Order Name
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR, Non-blood, Mayo, Ref Lab
Epic Order ID
LAB4022
Laboratory
Ref lab
Additional Test Information
Submit only one of the following specimens per order. Specimen source must be entered with order.
- Body Fluid: Spinal, pleural, peritoneal, ascites, pericardial, amniotic, or ocular
- Submit in sterile container
- Upper Respiratory Tract Fluid: Nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing
- Submit in sterile container
- Lower Respiratory Specimens:
- Do not order this test for BAL, Bronchial Washing or Sputum. For these specimen types, order a miscellaneous laboratory test, CMVLR - Cytomegalovirus PCR Lower Respiratory
- Genital swab: Cervix, vagina, urethra, anal/rectal, or other genital sources
- E-swab
- Swab: Dermal, eye, nasal, saliva, or throat
- E-swab
- Tissue: Brain, colon, kidney, liver, lung, etc.
- Sterile container containing 1 mL to 2 mL of sterile saline or multimicrobe medium (M4-RT, M4, or M5
- Urine:
- Sterile container
- Bone Marrow:
- Lavender (EDTA)
Sample Type
See addition test information
Collection Container
See additional test information
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Lab will reject: Calcium alginate-tipped swab, Wood swab, Transport swab containing gel, Feces, Paraffin blocks, Breast milk, Heat inactivated specimens; Lower respiratory specimens such as BAL, Bronchial washings and sputum