CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) ANTIBODIES, IGM, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	CMVAM
EPIC	LAB861

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Diagnosing primary, acute phase infection with CMV especially in patients with infectious mononucleosis and pregnant women who (based on clinical signs or exposure) may have primary CMV infection

Method Name

Chemilumiscent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference Values

Negative

Equivocal samples should be retested on a fresh sample in 2 weeks if clinically indicated.

Days and Times Test Performed

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Report Available

Up to 1 Week

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated in a screw-capped, plastic vial.

2. If specimen will not arrive within 2 days of draw, send specimen FROZEN in plastic vial on dry ice.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 48 Hours

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
86645	Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM

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