Cytomegalovirus by Qualitative PCR, Urine (Sendout)
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
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
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.
- SEND1: Place aliquot in the -20°C Frozen Sendouts Rack.
- UW440: Freeze aliquot at -20°C and forward to Renton Virology Lab.
Log both codes below:
- UW440
- SEND1-;FREEZE
- RSNDT1: ARUP
- RSTYP1: URN
- RTSRQ1: ;Cytomegalovirus by Qualitative PCR (ARUP Test 0060040)
SPS Cross Hospital: Forward frozen UW440 sample to Renton Virology lab.
Sendouts:
- Order ARUP Test: 0060040.
- 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 |
|---|
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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