| 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 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred amount: 1.0 mL Serum
Minimum amount: 0.5 mL Serum |
Method
ELISA
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Schedule
Mon-Fri
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Turn-Around Time
24hrs
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Instructions/Notes
Centrifuge required?: Yes
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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.
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CPT Codes
86645
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