Test Code CMVGM Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM and IgG, Serum

Important Note

The performance of this test has not been established for use in a pediatric population, neonates and immunocompromised patients.

ALAB: CMVGM

Powerchart: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG IgM Antibodies

MA Cerner: Cytomegalovirus Ab, G&M

Serum is preferred, EDTA or heparinized plasma are also acceptable. Gel tubes are acceptable.

Collect blood in a serum or plasma gel tube (EDTA or heparin).

Minimum volume: 500 mcL
Hemolysis: > 2+ not acceptable
Lipemia: > 3+ must be ultracentrifuged
Icterus: no significant interference noted
Storage: specimen is stable for up to 7 days refrigerated; freeze at -20^oC for long term storage.
Thoroughly mix thawed specimens; it is also recommended to centrifuge thawed specimens to remove gross particulate matter. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (up to 3 cycles are acceptable).

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay; BioRad BioPlex

Testing is performed Monday through Sunday.
Routine: Typically completed within 4 hours after the specimen arrives at the testing site.

CMV IgM: Negative
CMV IgG: Negative

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Determining whether a patient (especially transplant recipients, organ and blood donors) has had a recent infection or previous exposure to CMV

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