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Viral Culture Rapid CMV

Order Code
186049
CPT
87254
Test Details
Synonyms

CMV Culture, Culture, Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Shell vials or equivalent multiwell plate cultures, FA confirmation

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quick culture for cytomegalovirus.

Specimen Type

Blood Urine buffy coat throat bronchoalveolar lavage bronchial washings cervical semen biopsy sources Bone Marrow

Volume

4 mL urine, 10-14 mL blood

Specimen Container

Sterile leakproof urine container or two green-top (heparin) tubes or viral transport tube (throat, cervical, semen, biopsy sources)

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 Contact Technical Support
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support
Order Code
186049
CPT
87254
Test Details
Synonyms

CMV Culture, Culture, Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Shell vials or equivalent multiwell plate cultures, FA confirmation

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quick culture for cytomegalovirus.

Specimen Type

Blood Urine buffy coat throat bronchoalveolar lavage bronchial washings cervical semen biopsy sources Bone Marrow

Volume

4 mL urine, 10-14 mL blood

Specimen Container

Sterile leakproof urine container or two green-top (heparin) tubes or viral transport tube (throat, cervical, semen, biopsy sources)

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 Contact Technical Support
Refrigerated Contact Technical Support