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Lab Test Details

Lab Test Details

SIM

LAB467

CPT

86644 

Synonyms

Cytomegalovirus IgG; CMV G; CMV Antibody 

Specimen Type

Serum  

Container

Gold or Red top tube

Collection Instructions

 

 

 

Volume

0.5mL.; Minimum volume: 0.2mL

Additional Information

Aid in the determination of serological status to CMV. IgG antibodies rise gradually and persist for the rest of an individual's life. The IgG assay is useful in distinguishing who has been exposed to the virus from those who have not.

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

 

Transport Requirements

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated, Frozen and Room Temperature: 14 days

Rejection Criteria

Specimen stability exceeded ; gross hemolysis or contamination

Reference  Range

Reference Range accompanies report.

Critical Value

 

Test Includes

Detection of CMV IgG antibody 

Methodology

CLIA-Chemiluminescent Assay 

Testing Frequency

 

LCA

006494 

Reviewed By

Rhonda Crowe 

Reviewed Date

2/22/23

Supplemental

* Indicates reference lab test