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Test Order
Test Order
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Detection CDC-10263
Synonym(s)
CMV
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
None
Supplemental Form
None
Performed on Specimens from
Human
Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing
Urine, saliva, or whole blood
Minimum Volume Required
0.2 mL
Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping
Specimens can be kept refrigerated at 4 °C if shipped in less than 72 hours of collection; otherwise specimen should be kept frozen at -20 °C. Whole blood should be collected in EDTA or citrate tubes.
Transport Medium
Transport medium is not required.
Specimen Labeling
Research or surveillance specimens may be labeled according to protocol. Labels should not include personally identifiable information. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, assessment of health or management of the individual patient.
Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements
Ship specimens with cold packs or dry ice as an etiologic agent.
CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday - Friday.
Ship to:
<Insert CDC Point of Contact>
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 80
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
<Insert CDC Point of Contact's Telephone Number>
All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Turnaround Time
7 Days
Interferences & Limitations
There are no known interferences and limitations.
Additional Information
The test(s) used have not been cleared and approved by the FDA or the performance characteristics have not been fully established by CDC. The results reported should NOT be used for diagnosis, treatment, or assessment of patient health or management.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
2.4
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