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HelpTest Code LAB861 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 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
0.4 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection with cytomegalovirus
This test should not be used for screening blood or plasma donors.
CPT Code Information
86645
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CMVM | Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, S | 24119-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CMVM | Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, S | 24119-0 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.