Cytomegalovirus IgG & IgM Antibodies
Test Summary
Intrauterine or congenital CMV infections occur in 0.5 to 2.2% of all live births. Symptomatic congenital infections usually occur in infants born to nonimmune mothers who have primary infections during pregnancy. Latency and reactivation of CMV influence the interpretation of serological results. A single positive CMV IgG result is and indication of present or past infection. The presence of CMV IgM suggests a recent CMV exposure but does not differentiate between primary infection an reactivation.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (SST) (minimum 0.5 mL).
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 8 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis
Order Code
CMVPAN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1380
Includes
Includes: CMV IgG Antibody, Cytomegalovirus Antibody IgM
CPT Code
- 86644
- 86645
Billing Code
- 300571
- 300572
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 7 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (SST) (minimum 0.5 mL).
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 8 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for gross hemolysis
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Thursday; BS; Report available: 7 days