Product Abstracts

CMV & pp65: {IFA, DFA, & OligoDetect}

Enterovirus (IFA, DFA, OligoDetect)
HSV (IFA, DFA, OligoDetect, SimulFluor)
Measles IgM
Parvovirus B19 (OligoDetect)
Rabies (DFA)
Respiratory (IFA, DFA, OligoDetect,
SimulFluor)
ViralXpress Reagent
VZV (DFA. SimulFluor)
Universal Amplicon Detection Assay
Regulatory Statement

CMV & pp65: (IFA, DFA, &

OligoDetect)
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Abstract Title

3010

A RETROSPECTIVE evaluation of
the Light Diagnostics CMV
OligoDetect for the Detection of
PCR-AMPLIFIED PRODUCT

3010

Bioluminescent Hybridization
Assay For The Detection Of
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA

3010

Conversion of the Light

Diagnostic's Qualitative
OligoDetect Cytomegalovirus
(CMV) Molecular Detection Kit into
A Semi-Quantitative Assay Using
The Provided Amplification Positive
Control as A Standard

3010

Evaluation of the Light diagnostics

CMV OligoDetect for the Detection
of cytomegalovirus amplicon.

3135

Comparison of Baxter-Bartels and

CHEMICON International for Rapid
Detection by Fluorescent Antibody
to CMV Immediate Early Antigen in
Shell Vial Cultures

3135

Comparison Of Four Monoclonal

Antibody Reagents For The
Detection Of Cytomegalovirus By
The Shell Vial Assay

3135

Evaluation of CHEMICON
Immunofluorescent Anti-CMV Test
Kit for Use in Rapid Detection with
Tissue Culture Shell Vial Method

3135

Rapid Detection of

CMV

Methodology: DNA HYBRIDIZATION

CPT Code(s): 87495
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informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Code: 34989

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION,

Preferred Specimen: BRONCHIAL LAVAGE, URINE SEDIMENTS, THROAT SWABS,

TISSUE, TOUCH PREPS

SPECIMEN MUST CONTAIN CELLULAR MATERIAL. OBTAIN B

LAVAGE BY PRE-ESTABLISHED ASEPTIC PROCEDURE. TRA
STERILE SCREW CAP CONTAINER. CAP SECURELY AND RE
TO EXTEND STABILITY, TRANSFER 3 ML OF BAL TO M4 IN E
VOLUME (I.E. 3 ML + 3 ML M4), THEN FREEZE.
SEE SPECIMEN COLLCETION SECTION, VIROLOGY.
Specimen Container: STERILE SCREW CAP CONTAINER
Transport Temperature: SHIP REFRIGERATED
SHIPPING ROOM TEMPERATURE UNACCEPTABLE
SHIPPING FROZEN UNACCEPTABLE
Specimen Stability: ROOM TEMPERATURE: 2 HOURS
REFRIGERATED: M4 - 4 DAYS
FROZEN: M4 - 1 WEEK
Reject Hemolysis:
Reject Lipemia:
Reject Thaw/Other:

Methodology: IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE ASSAY

CPT Code(s): 87198
(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are f
informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer b

Code: 10601

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS DNA, QL REAL TIME P

Preferred Specimen: 1 ML PLASMA: COLLECT BLOOD IN STERILE TUBES CONTAI

ANTICOAGULANT; EITHER 0.15% SOLUTION V/V FINAL EDTA
K3 (STANDARD EDTA TUBE) OR 9 MG SPRAY-DRIED EDTA K
(PLASMA PREPARATION TUBE OR PPT TUBE WITH PLASMA
SEPARATOR-GEL, PREFERRED). BLOOD COLLECTED IN TUB
CONTAINING ACD ANTICOAGULANT ARE ACCEPTABLE BUT
YIELD RESULTS APPROXIMATELY 15% LOWER WHEN COMP
TO EDTA TUBES DUE TO THE DILUTION EFFECT OF THE 1.5
OF ANTICOAGULANT USED IN THE TUBE. BLOOD COLLECTE
TUBES WITH HEPARIN ANTICOAGULANT ARE UNSUITABLE
THIS TEST. STORE WHOLE BLOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATUR
SEPARATE PLASMA FROM CELLS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COL
TRANSFER PLASMA TO STERILE, PLASTIC SCREW-CAPPED
ALIQUOT TUBES AND STORE REFRIGERATED UP TO 8 DAYS
AT -18 C OR COLDER MORE THAN 8 DAYS. DO NOT CLARIFY
PLASMA BY FILTRATION OR FURTHER CENTRIFUGATION.
AVOID REPEATED FREEZING AND THAWING OF SPECIMEN.
NOTE: IF BLOOD IS COLLECTED IN A PPT TUBE, CENTRIFUG
WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION AS BEFORE, BUT IT IS NO
NECESSARY TO TRANSFER THE PLASMA TO ALIQUOT TUBE
FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGATION, A GEL BARRIER MAINTAINS
SEPARATION OF PLASMA FROM CELLULAR COMPONENTS
SPECIMEN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE, AND UNLIKE STAND
VACUTAINER BRAND BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, THE PPT
IS PLASTIC AND HENCE THE PLASMA CAN BE SHIPPED AND
STORED REFRIGERATED OR FROZEN IN THE ORIGINAL TUB
SERUM: COLLECT BLOOD IN STERILE TUBES WITH NO
ANTICOAGULANTS; SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES (SSTS) ARE
RECOMMENDED. ALLOW BLOOD TO CLOT AT ROOM TEMPE
AND SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF C

TRANSFER SERUM TO STERILE, PLASTIC SCREW-CAPPED

TUBES AND STORE REFRIGERATED UP TO 8 DAYS OR AT -1

OR COLDER MORE THAN 8 DAYS. AVOID REPEATED FREEZ

THAWING OF SPECIMEN.
WHOLE BLOOD: DO NOT COLLECT WHOLE BLOOD FROM A

LINE WHICH HAS HEPARIN. STORE AND SHIP EDTA OR ACD

WHOLE BLOOD REFRIGERATED. DO NOT FREEZE.
FOR ALL OTHER SAMPLE TYPES, COLLECT BY STANDARD M
COLLECT IN A STERILE VESSEL. STORE AND SHIP REFRIGE
OR FROZEN.
Specimen Container: STERILE SCREW CAP VIAL
Transport Temperature: SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON FIELD 12
Specimen Stability: ROOM TEMP: 1 DAY
REFRIG: 8 DAYS (WHOLE BLOOD,PLASMA)
FROZEN: 1 MONTH (EXCEPT WHOLE BLOOD)
Reject Hemolysis:
Reject Lipemia:
Reject Thaw/Other:

Methodology: REAL-TIME PCR

CPT Code(s):
(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are f
informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer b

CYTOMEGALOV

Code: 10600
Preferred Specimen: 1 ML PLASMA: COLLECT BLOOD IN STERILE TUBES CONTAINED EDTA
ANTICOAGULANT; EITHER 0.15% SOLUTION V/V FINAL EDTA
K3 (STANDARD EDTA TUBE) OR 9 MG SPRAY-DRIED EDTA K2
(PLASMA PREPARATION TUBE OR PPT TUBE WITH PLASMA
SEPARATOR-GEL, PREFERRED). BLOOD COLLECTED IN TUBES
CONTAINING ACD ANTICOAGULANT ARE ACCEPTABLE BUT WILL
YIELD RESULTS APPROXIMATELY 15% LOWER WHEN COMPARED
TO EDTA TUBES DUE TO THE DILUTION EFFECT OF THE 1.5 ML
OF ANTICOAGULANT USED IN THE TUBE. BLOOD COLLECTED IN
TUBES WITH HEPARIN ANTICOAGULANT ARE UNSUITABLE FOR
THIS TEST. STORE WHOLE BLOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND
SEPARATE PLASMA FROM CELLS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION.
TRANSFER PLASMA TO STERILE, PLASTIC SCREW-CAPPED
ALIQUOT TUBES AND STORE REFRIGERATED UP TO 8 DAYS OR
AT -18 C OR COLDER MORE THAN 8 DAYS. DO NOT CLARIFY
PLASMA BY FILTRATION OR FURTHER CENTRIFUGATION.
AVOID REPEATED FREEZING AND THAWING OF SPECIMEN.
NOTE: IF BLOOD IS COLLECTED IN A PPT TUBE, CENTRIFUGE
WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION AS BEFORE, BUT IT IS NOT
NECESSARY TO TRANSFER THE PLASMA TO ALIQUOT TUBES.
FOLLOWING CENTRIFUGATION, A GEL BARRIER MAINTAINS
SEPARATION OF PLASMA FROM CELLULAR COMPONENTS DURING
SPECIMEN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE, AND UNLIKE STANDARD
VACUTAINER BRAND BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, THE PPT TUBE
IS PLASTIC AND HENCE THE PLASMA CAN BE SHIPPED AND
STORED REFRIGERATED OR FROZEN IN THE ORIGINAL TUBE.
SERUM: COLLECT BLOOD IN STERILE TUBES WITH NO
ANTICOAGULANTS; SERUM SEPARATOR TUBES (SSTS) ARE
RECOMMENDED. ALLOW BLOOD TO CLOT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
AND SEPARATE SERUM FROM CELLS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF COLLECTION.
TRANSFER SERUM TO STERILE, PLASTIC SCREW-CAPPED ALIQUOT
TUBES AND STORE REFRIGERATED UP TO 8 DAYS OR AT -18 C
OR COLDER MORE THAN 8 DAYS. AVOID REPEATED FREEZING AND
THAWING OF SPECIMEN.
WHOLE BLOOD: DO NOT COLLECT WHOLE BLOOD FROM A PERIPHERAL
LINE WHICH HAS HEPARIN. STORE AND SHIP EDTA OR ACD-TREATED
WHOLE BLOOD REFRIGERATED. DO NOT FREEZE.
FOR ALL OTHER SAMPLE TYPES, COLLECT BY STANDARD METHODS.
COLLECT IN A STERILE VESSEL. STORE AND SHIP REFRIGERATED

OR FROZEN.
Specimen Container: STERILE SCREW CAP VIAL
Transport Temperature: SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON FIELD 12
Specimen Stability: ROOM TEMP: 1 DAY
REFRIG: 8 DAYS (WHOLE BLOOD,PLASMA)
FROZEN: 1 MONTH (EXCEPT WHOLE BLOOD)
Reject Hemolysis:
Reject Lipemia:
Reject Thaw/Other:
Methodology: REAL-TIME PCR
CPT Code(s): 87497
(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for
informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Code: 30339

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS DNA, QUA

Preferred Specimen: 7 ML WHOLE BLOOD COLLECTED IN EDTA (LAVENDER-TOP) TUBE

COLLECT 4-7 ML WHOLE BLOOD IN A LAVENDER-TOP (EDTA) TUBE.
MIX WELL.
Specimen Container: PLASTIC SCREW CAP VIAL
Transport Temperature: REFRIGERATED
SHIPPING ROOM TEMPERATURE UNACCEPTABLE
SHIPPING FROZEN UNACCEPTABLE
Specimen Stability: ROOM TEMPERATURE: 1 DAY
REFRIGERATED: 6 DAYS
FROZEN: UNACCEPTABLE
Reject Hemolysis:
Reject Lipemia:
Reject Thaw/Other:
Methodology: DNA PROBE HYBRID CAPTURE (DIGENE)
CPT Code(s): 87497
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informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Code: 6732

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG

Preferred Specimen: (403SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA

1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A TUBE WITH NO ADDITIVES (REDTOP TUBE)
(8503SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGM AB BY EIA
1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A TUBE WITH NO ADDITIVES
(RED-TOP TUBE)
Specimen Container: (403SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA
PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
(8503SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGM AB BY EIA
PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
Transport Temperature: (403SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA
REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
(8503SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGM AB BY EIA
REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
Specimen Stability: (403SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA
ROOM TEMPERATURE: 4 DAYS
REFRIGERATED: 7 DAYS
-20 DEG C: 1 MONTH
-70 DEG C: INDEFINITELY
(8503SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGM AB BY EIA
ROOM TEMPERATURE: 4 DAYS
REFRIGERATED: 7 DAYS
-20 DEG C: 1 MONTH
-70 DEG C: INDEFINITELY
Reject Hemolysis: (403SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA
YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED

Reject Lipemia:

Reject Thaw/Other:

Methodology:

CPT Code(s):

(8503SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGM AB BY EIA

YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
(403SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA
YES, IF HYPERLIPEMIC
(8503SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGM AB BY EIA
YES, IF HYPERLIPEMIC
(403SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA
PLASMA
(8503SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGM AB BY EIA
IF PLASMA; BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION MAY INTERFERE WITH
ASSAY
(403SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA
ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY (EIA)
(8503SB=) CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGM AB BY EIA
ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY (EIA)
86644
86645
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informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)
Test Components:403SB= CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA
8503SB= CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGM AB BY EIA

Code: 8939

CYTOMEGALOVIRU

Preferred Specimen: 1 ML SERUM

Specimen Container: PLASTIC SCREW CAP VIAL OR RED TO
Transport Temperature: ROOM TEMPERATURE
AVOID EXTREMES OF HEAT AND COLD
Specimen Stability: ROOM TEMPERATURE: 3 DAYS
REFRIGERATED: 2 WEEKS
-20 DEG C: INDEFINITELY
-70 DEG C: INDEFINITELY
Reject Hemolysis: YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
Reject Lipemia: YES, IF HYPERLIPEMIC

Reject Thaw/Other: MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION MAY INT

PLASMA MAY BE REJECTED
Methodology:

CPT Code(s): 86644

(The CPT codes provided are based on A
informational purposes only. CPT coding i
party. Please direct any questions regardi

Code: 403
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG A
Preferred Specimen: 1 ML SERUM COLLECTED IN A TUBE WITH NO ADDITIVES (REDTOP TUBE)
Specimen Container: PLASTIC SCREW-CAP VIAL
Transport Temperature: REFRIGERATED (COLD PACKS)
Specimen Stability: ROOM TEMPERATURE: 4 DAYS
REFRIGERATED: 7 DAYS
-20 DEG C: 1 MONTH
-70 DEG C: INDEFINITELY
Reject Hemolysis: YES, IF GROSSLY HEMOLYZED
Reject Lipemia: YES, IF HYPERLIPEMIC
Reject Thaw/Other: PLASMA
Methodology: ENZYME IMMUNOASSAY (EIA)
CPT Code(s): 86644
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informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Code: 6660

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG AB BY EIA (A&

Preferred Specimen: 1 ML ACUTE AND 1 ML CONVALESCENT SERUM.

DRAW ACUTE AND CONVALESCENT SERUM 14-21 DAYS APART.
FREEZE ACUTE SERUM UNTIL SECOND SERUM IS DRAWN.
SUBMIT BOTH SAMPLES AT THE SAME TIME.

Reject Thaw/Other:
Methodology: CMV RAPID ISOLATION BY SPIN AMPLIFICATION AND BY
CONVENTIONAL CULTURE ASSAY.
CPT Code(s):
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informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Code: 11336

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) IgG & IgM AB PANEL, IFA (CSF) (6385)

Preferred Specimen: 1 mL CSF

Specimen Container: Sterile screw cap container-CSF
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated preferred
Room temperature acceptable
Frozen acceptable
Specimen Stability: Room temperature: 7 DAYS
Refrigerated: 60 DAYS
Frozen: 6 MONTHS
Reject Hemolysis:
Reject Lipemia:
Reject Thaw/Other:
Methodology: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay
CPT Code(s):
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informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)

Code: 11336

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) IgG & IgM AB PANEL, IFA (CSF) (6385)

Preferred Specimen: 1 mL CSF

Specimen Container: Sterile screw cap container-CSF
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated preferred
Room temperature acceptable
Frozen acceptable
Specimen Stability: Room temperature: 7 DAYS
Refrigerated: 60 DAYS
Frozen: 6 MONTHS
Reject Hemolysis:
Reject Lipemia:
Reject Thaw/Other:
Methodology: Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Immunoassay
CPT Code(s):
(The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for
informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing
party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.)