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Test ID CMVMS Cytomegalovirus Antibody, IgM, Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Reporting Name

CMV Ab, IgM, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  90 days
  Ambient  7 days

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CMVMS CMV Ab, IgM, S 30325-5

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
MCMV CMV Ab, IgM, S 30325-5

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection with cytomegalovirus

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86645

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Reference Values

Negative

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay (ECLIA)