Cytomegalovirus Antibody (CMV), IgM

Specimen:

Test Code

CMMQ

Specimen Name

Cytomegalovirus Antibody (CMV), IgM

Collect

1-SST Also acceptable Na-Heparin, Lithium-Heparin but not preferred

Submit

2 mL (Min. 0.5 mL) Serum Refrigerated

Special Handling

If sample is not transported to lab the same day as collected, aliquot the serum and transfer to a Standard Transport Tube.

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Ambient <8 hours; Refrigerated 7 days; for longer storage, freeze at -20º Celsius (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Methodology

Muliplex Flow Immunoassay

Performed

Sunday - Saturday

Reported

1-4 days

CPT Codes

  • 86645

Components

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