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Epic Code LAB1231842 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Test Name Alias

CMV IgG | Torch | ToRC | Cytomegalovirus IgG | IgM

Interface Order Alias

1231842

Clinical Information

Intended for the qualitative detection of IgG anitobodies to Cytomegalovirus (CMV). 

Intended as an aid in the diagnosis of current or recent Cytomegalovirus infection.

Panel Information

This test contains the following

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:
    • Gently invert gold tube(s) 8 - 10 times to mix clot activator with blood.
    • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

 

Processed Specimen: Serum

  • Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
  • Aliquot: No
  • Processing Instructions:
    • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
  • Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

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 No CMV IgG Antibody was not detected
Equivocal Equivocal results: Obtain an additional sample for re-testing
Positive IgG antibody to CMV detected which may indicate exposure to CMV infrection.

 

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

 

Performing Department

Immunochemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

CPT

86644

86645

CDM Code

3028664401

3028664501

Epic Test ID

1230102993

LOINC

13949-3

24119-0

Mayo Access Code

Unavailable

Reviewed Date

Under review