| Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibody IgG (8000100252) | |
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| Test Mnemonic: | |
| Specimen Requirements: | |
| Collection: | Serum separator tube (SST) Red top serum tube with no additive |
| Container: | Serum separator tube (SST) Red top serum tube with no additive |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL of serum |
| Storage/Transport: | Refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 7 days; Samples should be frozen (<-20°C) |
| Specimen Preparation: | Within two hours of collection, centrifuge. Serum collected in a red top tube should be removed from the red cells if testing will be delayed. |
| Stability: | Refrigerate (2-8°C) up to 7 days; Samples should be frozen (<-20°C) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Gross hemolysis, bacterial contamination, lipemic. Specimen container unlabeled or labeled incorrectly. No date and time of collection on requisition form. |
| Reference Range: | Negative - no past infection, Positive - past or current infection |
| Turnaround Time: | Test performed in batch, once per day, six days a week. |
| Methodology: | Multiplexing bead immunoassay |
| Performed: | Clinical Microbiology |
| Clinical Indication: | Screening for CMV antibodies, IgG |
| Patient Preparation : | Routine venipuncture |
| CPT 4 Code: | 86644 |
| Note: | Previously positive patient does not require repeat testing.
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| When ordering tests for which Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement will be sought, physicians should only order tests that are medically necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of the patient. Components of the organ or disease panels may be ordered individually. The diagnostic information must substantiate all tests ordered and must be in the form of an ICD-10 code or its verbal equivalent. | |