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HelpTEST ID CMVMS Cytomegalovirus Antibody, IgM, 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 a plastic vial.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection with cytomegalovirus
Highlights
Detection of IgM-class antibodies to cytomegalovirus may be useful to assess for recent infection with cytomegalovirus.
Method Name
Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)
Reporting Name
CMV Ab, IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
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 inactivated | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86645