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Test Directory Cytomegaloviris Antibody (IgG)

Cytomegaloviris Antibody (IgG)

Order Code: CMVGX

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