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Test Code CMVM Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgM, Serum

Important Note

*This test is orderable in Cerner as CMV IgM, S-Mayo

Reporting Name

Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, S

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of acute infection with cytomegalovirus

 

This test should not be used for screening blood or plasma donors.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

86645

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CMVM Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, S 24119-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CMVM Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgM, S 24119-0

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Method Name

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.