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Test Directory Cytomegaloviris Antibody (IgG)

Cytomegaloviris Antibody (IgG)

Test Summary

CMV infections are common and usually asymptomatic. In patients who are immunocompromised, CMV may cause severe disseminated disease. CMV may cause birth defects in a minority of infected newborns. CMV IgG antibodies may represent prior exposure or recent infection.

Aliases

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

A positive result indicates that the patient has antibody to CMV. It does not differentiate between an active or past infection.

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Order Code

CMVGX

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB157

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86644

Billing Code

670216

CPT Statement

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

U/mL Interpretation <0.60 Negative 0.60-0.69 Equivocal ≥0.70 Positive

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday, Wednesday, Friday a.m.; Report available: Next day