Donor, Cytomegalovirus Total with Reflex Non-donor CMV, IgM

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If Donor, Cytomegalovirus Antibody, Total is positive, then Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgM) will be added at an additional charge (CPT code(s) 86645).

1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)

0.5 mL

Label the tubes according to your standard operating procedure, making sure that each tube has at least two unique patient identifiers.

If transport temperature will be frozen, centrifuge the red top tube and transfer the serum into a plastic screw-cap vial. The plastic screw-cap vial (aliquot tube) containing serum must be labeled with the specimen type (serum) and at least two unique patient identifiers. Aliquot tubes must be processed and labeled at the original collection site. If aliquot tubes are submitted, do not send the original red top tube.

Please note: This test is to be used for the screening of DONORS of human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products for infectious diseases.

For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources.

Plastic screw-cap vial

Refrigerated (cold packs)

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

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Serum separator tubes (SST) • Gel barrier tubes • Repeated freeze/thaws

Set up: Daily; Report available: 24 hours (Reflex 2-3 days)

False-positive IgM test results may be due to the presence of heterophil antibodies or rheumatoid factor.

Negative

This test is intended to be used as a primary screening test for serological evidence of previous cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. This test has been approved by the FDA for the screening of donors of blood, blood components and human cells, tissues and tissue-based products (HCT&Ps).