Test Code CCMVS Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Saliva
Ordering Guidance
This test should be ordered to test saliva specimens from patients 21 days old or younger. To test saliva from patients older than 21 days, order CMVPV / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.
To test urine specimens from patients 21 days or younger, order CCMVU / Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Urine. To test urine from patients older than 21 days, order CMVPV / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies.
For CMV testing on plasma specimens, order CMVQN / Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA Detection and Quantification by Real-Time PCR, Plasma.
Specimen Required
Supplies: BD UVT with mini tip flocked swab (T971)
Collection Container/Tube: Flocked swab
Submission Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-capped, tube containing viral transport media with flocked swab containing saliva. See Collection Instructions for acceptable media.
Specimen Volume: 1 Swab in viral transport media
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a saliva specimen using a flocked swab per swab manufacturer instructions.
2. Place in a sterile, screw capped tube containing BD Universal Viral Transport Medium (UVT) (1 mL or 3 mL), Copan Universal Transport Medium (UTM) (1 mL or 3 mL), Remel M4-RT, Remel M4, or Remel M6.
Useful For
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections in neonates 21 days of age or younger using saliva specimens
Method Name
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reporting Name
Congenital CMV, PCR, SalivaSpecimen Type
SwabSpecimen Minimum Volume
Saliva swab submitted in minimum volume of 0.3 mL of viral transport media.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
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Swab | Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87496
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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CCMVS | Congenital CMV, PCR, Saliva | 83065-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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620659 | Congenital CMV, PCR, Saliva | 83065-3 |