Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgG With Reflex to IgG Avidity

TEST: 006027
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CPT: 86644
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Special Instructions

If CMV Ab, IgG is >0.69, test will reflex to CMV IgG Avidity at an additional charge.

Expected Turnaround Time

2 - 3 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)

Container

Gel-barrier tube, red-top tube or serum transfer tube

Collection

Identify specimen as acute or convalescent. Acute and convalescent specimens must be submitted on separate test request forms.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate.

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Causes for Rejection

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination

Test Details

Use

The intended use of this test is to determine the presence of CMV IgG antibody and its avidity.

Methodology

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) and ELISA

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
006027 CMV IgG/Avidity 006499 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Ab, IgG U/mL 5124-3
Reflex Table for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Ab, IgG
Order Code Order Name Result Code Result Name UofM Result LOINC
Reflex 1 006506 CMV IgG Avidity Index 006506 CMV IgG Avidity Index Index 52984-2

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