CMV IgM serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

CMV

Constituent Tests

• CMV IgG serology, Blood
• CMV IgG Avidity, Serum

Synonyms

Cytomegalovirus serology

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2366

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Additional Specimen Information

Plasma is UNSUITABLE for Avidity testing

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot, serum 2 mL.

Reference Intervals

Reported as Negative or Equivocal or Positive

Test Method

CLIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$69.33 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2366

Onset date of illness desirable.
Urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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