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HelpTest Code LAB5057 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM and IgG, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM and IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Aliquot tube
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReference Values
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IgM:
Negative
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IgG:
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute or past infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Determining prior exposure to CMV
This test should not be used for screening blood or plasma donors.
CPT Code Information
86644-CMV, IgG
86645-CMV, IgM
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CMVP | Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM and IgG, S | 87424-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CMVG | Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgG, S | 13949-3 |
| CMVM | Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, S | 24119-0 |
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMVM | Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, S | Yes | Yes |
| CMVG | Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgG, S | Yes | Yes |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.