Test Code LAB957 CMV IgG ANTIBODY
Method
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
CPT Code(s)
Description | CPT Code |
CMV IgG Antibody | 86644 |
Reference Range
All ages and sexes:
Negative: Absence of detectable CMV IgG antibodies. A negative result generally indicates that the patient is susceptible to CMV.
Equivocal: Recommend collecting a second sample for testing in no less than one to two weeks.
Positive: Presence of detectable CMV IgG antibodies.
Specimen Information
Container | Specimen | Temperature | Collect Vol | Submit Vol | Min Vol | Stability |
SST | Serum | Refrigerate | 4 mL | 0.5 mL | 0.3 mL | 7 days |
Samples that are markedly lipemic, markedly hemolyzed or markedly icteric are not acceptable.
Instrumentation
DiaSorin Liaison XL
Performing Location
University of Vermont Medical Center
Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, run starts at 9 am / 1 day / Not available STAT
Section
Chemistry-2
Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing? Yes/No
Yes