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Orderable Name CMVG Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgG, Serum

Additional Codes

CNE Order Code: CMV IgG

Useful For

Determining whether a patient (especially transplant recipients and organ and blood donors) has had a recent infection or previous exposure to cytomegalovirus

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive, negative, or equivocal)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

86644

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat-inactivated specimen Reject

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.