Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgG With Reflex to IgG Avidity
CPT:
86644
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86644 |
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Special Instructions
If CMV Ab, IgG is >0.69, test will reflex to CMV IgG Avidity at an additional charge.
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 3 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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2 - 3 days |
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Gel-barrier tube, red-top tube or serum transfer tube
Collection
Identify specimen as acute or convalescent. Acute and convalescent specimens must be submitted on separate test request forms.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
Test Details
Use
The intended use of this test is to determine the presence of CMV IgG antibody and its avidity.
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) and ELISA
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
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| 006027 | CMV IgG/Avidity | 006499 | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Ab, IgG | U/mL | 5124-3 |
| Reflex Table for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Ab, IgG | ||||||
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| Order Code | Order Name | Result Code | Result Name | UofM | Result LOINC | |
| Reflex 1 | 006506 | CMV IgG Avidity Index | 006506 | CMV IgG Avidity Index | Index | 52984-2 |
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