- Test Name
- Cytomegalovirus Ab IgG
- Aliases
- CMV, HHV-5, Human Herpes virus 5
- Provincial Mnemonic
- CMVG
- LOINC Test Code
- 22244-8
- Description and Primary Use
- Serology to diagnose CMV infection
- Reorder interval
- None
- TAT
- 96 hours
- Test Cost
- Not Determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Minimum volume 0.4ml
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Serum preferred though plasma will be processed with a disclaimer
- Criteria for Rejection
Gross hemolysis or lipemia
- Laboratory Service Area
- Microbiology
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- PHML only
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18