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Test Code CMVP Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM and IgG, Serum

Reporting Name

Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM and IgG, S

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of acute or past infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV)

 

Determining prior exposure to CMV

 

This test should not be used for screening blood or plasma donors.

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
CMVM Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, S Yes Yes
CMVG Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgG, S Yes Yes

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Aliquot tube

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

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


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IgM:

Negative

 

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IgG:

Negative

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

86644-CMV, IgG

86645-CMV, IgM

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CMVP Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM and IgG, S 87424-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CMVG Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgG, S 13949-3
CMVM Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, S 24119-0

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.

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.