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Test Code 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)

Reporting Name

CMV Ab, IgG, S

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

Performing 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

86644

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CMVGS CMV Ab, IgG, S 22244-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
GCMV CMV Ab, IgG, S 22244-8