Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Synonyms
CMV Saliva QL; CMV; CMV Saliva Qual; CMV Saliva
Specimen Type
Saliva
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
Saliva collected in an ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device
Container Type
See Collection Instructions
Collection Instructions
Saliva samples should be collected at least 30 minutes after eating or drinking. Ensure the sponge tip does NOT come into contact with any surface prior to collection. 1. Open package and remove collector without touching sponge tip. Place the saliva sponge into the childs mouth in the cheek pouch (the space between the gums and the inner cheek). 2. Gently move the saliva sponge around the upper and lower cheek pouches on both sides of the mouth to soak up as much saliva as possible. There is no need to scrape the inner cheek with saliva sponge - collect as much saliva as possible from the cheek pouches. The sponge will absorb more saliva if it is left in the childs mouth for a longer time (up to 60 seconds). 3. Once collected, hold the tube upright to prevent stabilizing liquid inside the tube from spilling. Unscrew the blue cap from the collection tube without touching the sponge. 4. Insert the sponge into the tube and close cap tightly. 5. Invert the capped tube and shake vigorously 10 times.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Specimen sources other than saliva submitted in ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device; Saliva specimens not received in ORACollection OCDC-100 collection device
CPT Codes
87496
Revised
11/7/25
Initials
SA