CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) ANTIBODIES, IGG, SERUM

Test Code

LAB304405

CPT Codes
86644

Preferred Specimen

Gold Top Tube
Pediatric: 2 Gold Top Microtainers

Minimum Volume

Required for tesitng: 0.5 mL serum.

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red Top Tube

Instructions

Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separate serum from cells if Red Top Tube.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

2-8° C for 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Failure to fully fill tube

Methodology
Multiplex Immunoassay on BioPlex 2200

Setup Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday, Dayshift

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

Positive results are consistent with current or past infections with cytomegalovirus. A single positive results should not be used to diagnose recent infection. Negative or equivocal results can be seen in acute or subacute stages of infection; neither rule out remote exposure. In these cases, follow-up testing in 10-14 days is recommended if clinical suspicion for infection persists.

Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.