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HelpTest Code CMVAB Cytomegalovirus Antibody, IgM and 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: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Useful For
Aiding in determining the serological status to cytomegalovirus
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMVMS | CMV Ab, IgM, S | Yes | Yes |
| CMVGS | CMV Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reporting Name
CMV Ab, IgM and IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Additives (eg, biocides, antioxidants) | Reject |
| Heat inactivation | Reject |
Reference Values
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IgM
Negative
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IgG
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86645-Cytomegalovirus IgM
86644-Cytomegalovirus IgG
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CMVAB | CMV Ab, IgM and IgG, S | 87424-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| MCMV | CMV Ab, IgM, S | 30325-5 |
| GCMV | CMV Ab, IgG, S | 22244-8 |