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CMV IgG
MessageWALTER REED
Test Code
WR10
Alias/See Also
"CYTOMEGALOVIRUS CMV IGG ANTIBODIES
13073
CMV IGG AB
CMV
LCA # 038109
038109-LCA"
13073
CMV IGG AB
CMV
LCA # 038109
038109-LCA"
Preferred Specimen
Serum
Other Acceptable Specimens
CEREBROSPINAL FLUID
Transport Container
RED SST/GEL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Frozen
Limitations
"A positive result indicates that the patient has antibody to CMV. It does not
differentiate between an active or past infection. The clinical diagnosis
must be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical signs and symptoms of the
patient."
differentiate between an active or past infection. The clinical diagnosis
must be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical signs and symptoms of the
patient."
Reference Range
"Negative < 0.9 index
Equivocal 0.9 - 1.0 index
Positive > 1.0 index"
Equivocal 0.9 - 1.0 index
Positive > 1.0 index"
Clinical Significance
"Diagnosis of infections of the central nervous system is accomplished by
demonstrating the presence of intrathecally-produced specific antibody.
Interpretation of results may be complicated by low antibody levels found in
CSF, passive transfer of antibody from blood, and contamination via bloody
taps. The interpretation of CSF results must consider CSF-serum antibody
ratios to the infectious agent. The intrathecal synthesis of CMV antibody is
most accurately measured by performing the Antibody Index for CNS Infection."
demonstrating the presence of intrathecally-produced specific antibody.
Interpretation of results may be complicated by low antibody levels found in
CSF, passive transfer of antibody from blood, and contamination via bloody
taps. The interpretation of CSF results must consider CSF-serum antibody
ratios to the infectious agent. The intrathecal synthesis of CMV antibody is
most accurately measured by performing the Antibody Index for CNS Infection."
