Test Directory
7452 CMV IgM Antibody
Specimen Type
Specimen Stability
Reference Range
Serum-SST
7 days 2-8°C
Negative: <0.90 Index
Equivocal: >or=0.9-<1.1
Positive: >or=1.1
Equivocal: >or=0.9-<1.1
Positive: >or=1.1
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum
Method
ELISA
Schedule
Mon-Fri
Turn-Around Time
24hrs
Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
Clinical Utility
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the herpesviridae family. Transmission of CMV is associated with close interpersonal contact or the introduction of cells or body fluids. Primary CMV infection can present with flu-like or infectious mononucleosis-like signs or symptoms in adults with symptoms including fever, lethargy and atypical lymphocytosis. Major clinical manifestations include CMV retinitis and bowel disease.
CPT Codes
86645
