Test Code LAB467 CMV IgG Antibody
Performing Lab
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Ordering Recommendations
Determining whether a patient (especially transplant recipients, organ and blood donors) has had a recent infection or previous exposure to cytomegalovirus.
Collect
Serum
Collection Device
Gold Top Tube
Specimen Volume
5 mL
Stability (from collection to initiation)
| Room Temp | 8 Hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 Days |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated, Frozen
Minimum Requirements
1 mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay
Synonyms
CMV Antibody Testing
Remarks
Testing performed on Wednesdays.
Start Date
9/13/2017
Last Review Date
3/1/26 ES