Cytomegalovirus, DNA, Saliva

Single-analyte tests

• Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Congenital, Qualitative PCR, Saliva Swab 139865

  Saliva · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 Days

  Method and collection

  Method

  Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

  Collection

  A saliva swab should be collected at least one hour after breastfeeding. Insert a sterile polyester swab into the baby's mouth between the gum and cheek and swirl for several seconds. Remove the swab and place into the UTM or VTM container. Carefully break the swab at the score line and submit for testing.

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• Cytomegalovirus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Saliva 37010

  Saliva · Fasting not stated

  Method and collection

  Method

  Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

  Collection

  Precaution: 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. Collection procedure 1. Open package and remove collector without touching sponge tip. Place the saliva sponge into the child's 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 child's 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.

  Reference notes

  Not detected

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