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Cytomegalovirus Antibody, IgG
Test CodeCMVIGG
Alias/See Also
Performed at SQL, test code 9132
CPT Codes
86644
Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Clinical Significance
CMV infections are common and usually asymptomatic. In patients who are immunocompromised, CMV may cause severe disseminated disease.
CMV may cause birth defects in a minority of infected newborns. Intrauterine or congenital CMV infections occur in 0.5 to 2.2% of all live births. Symptomatic congenital infections usually occur in infants born to non-immune mothers who have primary infections during pregnancy.
A single positive CMV IgG result is an indication of present or past infection. Latency and reactivation of CMV influence the interpretation of serological results.
CMV may cause birth defects in a minority of infected newborns. Intrauterine or congenital CMV infections occur in 0.5 to 2.2% of all live births. Symptomatic congenital infections usually occur in infants born to non-immune mothers who have primary infections during pregnancy.
A single positive CMV IgG result is an indication of present or past infection. Latency and reactivation of CMV influence the interpretation of serological results.
Additional Information
Cytomegalovirus Antibody, IgG
