Specimen Requirements
Title
Cytomegalovirus (CMV), lgG AB
Specimen Requirement
SST or plain red top/0.5 mL serum.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Stability
Room temp: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
1-2 days
Clinical Use
Aid in the determination of serological status to CMV. IgG antibodies rise gradually and persist for the rest of an individual’s life. The specific IgG assay is useful in distinguishing who has been exposed to the virus from those who have not.
Test Code
CMGSP