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Cytomegalovirus, Quantitative, Urine

Order Code
139144
CPT
87497
Test Details
Synonyms

CMV

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures viral load in urine. Used in congenital CMV screening.

Specimen Type

Urine

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile urine container, no preservative

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
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 7 days
Order Code
139144
CPT
87497
Test Details
Synonyms

CMV

TAT

8 days

Methodology

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures viral load in urine. Used in congenital CMV screening.

Specimen Type

Urine

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Sterile urine container, no preservative

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
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 7 days