Cytomegalovirus Rapid Culture
| CPT Code(s): | 87254 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). OR bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), throat swab, tissue, or urine. Specimen Preparation:Blood: Transport 5 mL whole blood. (Min: 1 mL)Fluid specimen: Transfer specimen to a sterile container. Transfer 2 mL fluid to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL). Also acceptable: Transfer to viral transport media (RDL supply #12884). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connect™ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474.Swab or tissue: Place in viral transport media.Place each specimen in an individually sealed bag. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 72 hours; Frozen: Unacceptable. |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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