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Test Code CMVAP CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) ANTIBODIES, IGG AND IGM (SEPARATE DETERMINATIONS), SEMI-QUANTITATIVE, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text CMVAP
EPIC LAB10216

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. Additionally, can aid in determining whether a patient had CMV infection in the past.

Method Name

Chemilumiscent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference Values

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS ANTIBODIES, IGG:

Negative (Equivocal Results should be retested in 2 weeks if clinically indicated)

 

CYTOMEGALOVIRUS ANTIBODIES, IGM:

Negative (Equivocal Results should be retested 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

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

If specimen will not arrive within 2 days of collection, 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

86644 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube