Saliva; VTM (Viral Transport Media) - Saliva-soaked swab in transport media
Urine; Sterile Container
Preferred Draw Volume
1 mL of VTM
1 mL of sterile urine
Minimum Draw Volume
0.5 mL of urine
Unacceptable Conditions
Incorrect collection container Dry swab in conical or paper package Collection from a neonate 21 days or older
Collection Comments
Collect saliva specimen from neonate (<21 days old) by placing swab in neonate's mouth: allow swab to absorb saliva. Specimens can be stored with refrigeration (2-8°C) for up to 7 days. For longer storage of samples, keep at -20°C for up to 14 days. Specimens should be collected at least 1 hour after breast feeding.
Urine specimens should be processed within 2 hours post collection if stored at room temperature, or within 8 hours post collected if transported on ice and stored at 2-8°C.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerate Swabs
Freeze Urine
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Swabs: Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days; Frozen (-20°C): 14 days
Urine: Frozen (-20°C): 3 days; Frozen (-20°C): 14 days
Ordering Recommendations
The Congenital CMV Screen is a qualitative molecular test intended to aid in the detection of congenital human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections using saliva from neonates that are less than or equal to 21 days old. Commonly, this test is used to investigate cases of sensorineural hearing loss.
Performed
Monday - Saturday; Days
Methodology
RT-PCR
Reported
24-48 hours
Performing Lab
Molecular
Synonyms
Congenital CMV
Congenital CMV DNA Screen
Congenital CMV Screen, LAMP
CMV Saliva
11528
Congenital CMV Urine
Congenital CMV DNA PCR
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Screen
Reference Interval
Not Detected
CPT Codes
87496
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Result
Congenital CMV Screen
Swab: 83065-3
Urine: 4999-9
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
11528
Catalog Code
7460629933
Collection
Collect
Saliva; VTM (Viral Transport Media) - Saliva-soaked swab in transport media
Urine; Sterile Container
Preferred Draw Volume
1 mL of VTM
1 mL of sterile urine
Minimum Draw Volume
0.5 mL of urine
Unacceptable Conditions
Incorrect collection container Dry swab in conical or paper package Collection from a neonate 21 days or older
Collection Comments
Collect saliva specimen from neonate (<21 days old) by placing swab in neonate's mouth: allow swab to absorb saliva. Specimens can be stored with refrigeration (2-8°C) for up to 7 days. For longer storage of samples, keep at -20°C for up to 14 days. Specimens should be collected at least 1 hour after breast feeding.
Urine specimens should be processed within 2 hours post collection if stored at room temperature, or within 8 hours post collected if transported on ice and stored at 2-8°C.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerate Swabs
Freeze Urine
Stability (from collection to initiation)
Swabs: Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days; Frozen (-20°C): 14 days
Urine: Frozen (-20°C): 3 days; Frozen (-20°C): 14 days
Ordering
Ordering Recommendations
The Congenital CMV Screen is a qualitative molecular test intended to aid in the detection of congenital human cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections using saliva from neonates that are less than or equal to 21 days old. Commonly, this test is used to investigate cases of sensorineural hearing loss.
