Test Overview
Test Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Test Usage
Aiding in the rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infections in neonates 21 days of age or younger using urine specimens
Reference Range *
Negative
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Limitations
This test is not validated for sample types other than urine specimens from infants 21 days of age or
younger.
• The performance of this test has not been established for monitoring treatment of CMV infection
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Analytic Time
2-3 days
Soft Order Code
MMLR
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo CCMVU
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect a random urine in a cup, urine bag or catheter. Transfer to a screw capped aliquot. Send to Specimen Processing frozen
Contraindications
This test is not validated for sample types other than urine specimens from infants 21 days of age or
younger.
• Negative results do not preclude cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions
• False-negative results may occur if the viral nucleic acid is present at a level below the analytical sensitivity of the assay, if the virus has genomic mutations, insertions, deletions, or rearrangements, or if the assay is performed very early in the course of illness.
younger.
• Negative results do not preclude cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and should not be used as the sole basis for treatment or other patient management decisions
• False-negative results may occur if the viral nucleic acid is present at a level below the analytical sensitivity of the assay, if the virus has genomic mutations, insertions, deletions, or rearrangements, or if the assay is performed very early in the course of illness.
Normal Volume
0.2 mL random urine
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL urine
Storage Temperature
Frozen, Specimen is only stable 72 hours
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
87496