Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Culture
Brief Description
CMV Culture
Laboratory Unit
Virology
Methodology
Viral Culture
Specimen Collection
Virus Isolation Kit
Storage/Transport
Refrigerated/freeze packs
Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
Throat swab
Urine
Biopsy
Test Request Form(s)
Possible Results
CMV Isolated
No Virus isolated
Other virus isolated
Unacceptable Conditions
- Specimen received warm
- Specimen not in viral transport medium
- Incorrect specimen type
- No name on specimen
- Quantity not sufficient
- Specimen not received with eight days of collection
- Improper storage/transport of specimen
Interfering Substances
Specimen received warm, Specimen not received within eight days of collection
Result Reported
Subject to testing involved.
Fees
N/A
CPT Codes
N/A
LOINC/SNOMED Codes
N/A
Additional Information
CMV isolation may take up to one month to complete.