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HelpTEST ID CMVP Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM and IgG, Serum
Reporting Name
Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM and IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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 |
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | 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 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86644-CMV, IgG
86645-CMV, IgM
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
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 |