Viral Culture, Rapid, Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Also known as: CMV Culture, Culture, Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Clinical Use

Order Test

Use

Aid in the diagnosis of disease caused by CMV (eg, viral infections, pneumonia, and organ transplant-related disease)

Special Instructions

Not provided.

Limitations

This culture is specifically for the isolation of cytomegalovirus; other viral agents may not be routinely detected. If a virus other than the specified one is recovered, identification will be carried out, and an additional charge will apply. The client will not be contacted for approval of this charge. Bacterial swab specimens, specimens received in grossly leaking transport containers, dry specimens, or those in expired transport media are examples of causes for rejection.

Test Details

Methodology

Culture-based

Biomarkers

Cytomegalovirus

Microorganism

Viral Presence

Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)

LOINC Codes

Order Codes

5838-8 - CMV Spec Ql Cult

Result Codes

5838-8 - CMV Spec Ql Cult

Result Turnaround Time

5-7 days

Specimen

Whole Blood

Volume

10 to 14 mL

Minimum Volume

Not provided

Container

Two green-top (heparin) tubes

Collection Instructions

Collect two green-top (heparin) tubes. Transport at room temperature as soon as possible. Do not freeze.

Storage Instructions

Maintain blood at room temperature.

Causes for Rejection

Bacterial swab specimen; specimen received in grossly leaking transport container; dry specimen; specimen submitted in fixative or additive; specimen received in expired transport media or incorrect transport device; inappropriate specimen transport conditions; specimen received after prolonged delay in transport (usually more than 72 hours); specimen stored or transported at room temperature; specimen received frozen; wooden shaft swab in transport device; unlabeled specimen or name discrepancy between specimen and request label