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Cytomegalovirus Amniotic Fluid PCR

Order Code
138701
CPT
87496
Test Details
Synonyms

CMV

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

PCR test for CMV DNA in amniotic fluid. Used in prenatal diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Amniotic fluid UNCENTRIFUGED

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 90 days
Order Code
138701
CPT
87496
Test Details
Synonyms

CMV

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

PCR test for CMV DNA in amniotic fluid. Used in prenatal diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Amniotic fluid UNCENTRIFUGED

Volume

1 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile container

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 90 days