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Test Code CMV IgG Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG, Screen

Performing Laboratory

Memorial Hospital Laboratory- Virology Laboratory    304-388-9618

Specimen Requirements

Serum-Plain Red Top Tube

Draw 4 mL of serum (Minimum 2 mL)

Allow sample to clot naturally before centrifugation

Centrifuge and remove serum within 8 hours of collection    

Specimen Rejection

  • Improperly labeled, collected, stored, and transported
  • Quantity not sufficient
  • Hemolyzed serum 
  • Serum subject to repeat freeze thaw cycles.

Storage and Stability

Room Temperature Up to 8 hours
Refrigerate > 8 hours prior to testing
Frozen > 7 days before testing

Reference Values

Negative, no IgG antibodies detected

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Fluorescent Assay

Days Test Set Up and Turnaround

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM Start Time

Results available same day as testing performed

May be collected any time-no patient preparation requried

CPT Coding

86644