Saliva

Saliva swabs may be stored at room temperature (19-30°C), refrigerated (2-8°C), or frozen (≤ -20°C) after collection and during transportation to the laboratory. Samples should be tested as soon as possible but may be stored for up to 48 hours at 19-30°C, or 7 days refrigerated (2-8°C) prior to testing. Samples that will not be tested within 7 days should be frozen immediately at ≤ -20°C and may be stored up for to 14 days.

Collect saliva from inside baby’s cheek using TWO Copan Dry Swab (Product #139643) and send to Microbiology Lab. Collect swab 2 hours or more after feeding.

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

24 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Positive
Negative
Invalid

Testing for congenital CMV should only be obtained if the newborn has failed TWO hearing screens and is less than 21 days of age.

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