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COMPREHENSIVE VIRAL CULTURE / CMV ANTIGEN DETECTION (CCV)
Department: VirologyTest Synonym(s): CCV
Test Components: Viral culture screen, hemadsorption, CMV shell vial for pp65 antigen
CPT Codes: 87252, 87253, 87254, tissue add 87176
Methodology: Tissue culture, hemadsorption, fluorescent stain for antigen
Reference Range: Culture - no virus isolated, Antigen - negative
Tube Type: Liquids in sterile leakproof container with NO ADDITIVE; tissue or swab in universal (viral) transport media,3ml
Specimen: Material from any site except blood - specify source. DO NOT PLACE URINE, CSF or any body fluid in transport media
Pediatric Requirements: 1 - 2 mL urine
Volume: 10 - 15 mL urine
Temperature: Store refrigerated (2-8° C), do not freeze, transport on wet ice
Stability: Labile specimen. Keep refrigerated.
Reasons for Rejection: Collected more than 1 day prior to receipt in lab, urine in container with additive, calcium alginate or wooden-shaft swab, dry swab, leakage
Days Performed: Monday - Saturday
Times Performed: Monday - Friday: 6:30 am to 11:00 pm, Saturday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
TAT: Culture: 1-30 days, antigen: 24 - 48 hours
Special Instructions: Send to lab immediately on ice. Place in 3ml universal transport medium UNLESS liquid specimen (urine, CSF, etc.). No wooden or calcium alginate swabs. Additional tests/charges may be added as appropriate.
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