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Test Code
CMVAF
Test Name
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS, AF
CPT Codes
87496
Expected Turnaround Time
4-6 days
Clinical Utility

This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of CMV infection.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Amniotic Fluid

Collection Container: Sterile container (preservative free)

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect amniotic fluid in a sterile container (preservative free).
Processing and Submission Instructions

Submit specimen with an Integrated Genetics Prenatal Cytogenetics/FISH/Microarray Test Requisition

  1. Transport 1 mL of amniotic fluid in the original collection container.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

3 days

Refrigerated

7 days

Frozen

90 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross contamination
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Amniotic Fluid, PCR
Reference Lab
Integrated Genetics
Testing Schedule
Varies
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