Cytomegalovirus IgG Avidity [19583]

Message

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Test Code

CMVIDX

Alias/See Also

19583

CPT Codes
86644

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL spun serum

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Sun, Tues-Fri; Report available: 1-3 days

Reference Range

>0.70

Interpretive Criteria

<0.60	Low Avidity Index
0.60-0.70	Intermediate Avidity Index
>0.70	High Avidity Index

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: November 29, 2021

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