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Epic Code LAB467 Cytomegalovirus IgG Antibody

Test Name Alias

CMV IgG | Torch | ToRC | Cytomegalovirus IgG

Interface Order Alias

10120

Clinical Information

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

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 (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

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

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.

Performing Department

Immunochemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

CPT

86644

CDM Code

3028664401

Epic Test ID

1230102178

LOINC

13949-3

Mayo Access Code

Unavailable

Reviewed Date

12/13/2022