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Orderable Name CMVGS Cytomegalovirus Antibody, IgG, Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial


Useful For

Determining whether a patient has had previous exposure to or recent infection with cytomegalovirus, including pregnant women.

 

This test is not useful for screening blood or plasma donors, or neonatal screening.

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.6 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  180 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Additives (eg, biocides, antioxidants) Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

CPT Code Information

86644