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Test Name Alias
Cytomegalovirus IgM |CMV IgM | Cytomegalovirus Antibody, IgM | | 1230102179
Interface Order Alias
1231838
Clinical Information
Intended as an aid in the diagnosis of current or recent Cytomegalovirus infection.
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 2.0 mL
Capillary collect ok: Yes
Microtainer acceptable: Yes
Collection Instructions:
- After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions
- Processed Specimen: Serum
- Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
- Aliquot: No
- Minimum Serum Volume: 1.0 mL
- Processing Instructions: Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 3 days
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage at-20C or colder
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available Monday through Friday usual TAT 1-3 days.
Reference Range
Negative
Results Interpretation
| Results | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Negative | CMV IgM Antibody was not detected |
| Equivocal | Equivocal results: CMV IgM status not determined. Obtain an additional sample within an appropriate timeframe (collect in 2-3 weeks) for re-testing |
| Positive | CMV IgM antibody detected which may indicate a current or recent infection. |
Performing Department
Immunochemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
CPT
86645
CDM Code
3028664501
Epic Test ID
1230102179
LOINC
CMV Ab IgM: 24119-0
Mayo Access Code
Unavailable
Reviewed Date
3/4/2025
Updated Date
12/26/2024 - Name, order code, aliases
Orderable Regions
Southwest; West