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HelpTest ID CMVAB Cytomegalovirus Antibody, IgM and IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Secondary ID
621833Useful For
Aiding in determining the serological status to cytomegalovirus
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 90 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Additives (eg, biocides, antioxidants) | Reject |
| Heat inactivation | Reject |
Reference Values
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IgM
Negative
CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IgG
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86645-Cytomegalovirus IgM
86644-Cytomegalovirus IgG
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.