CYTOMEGALOVIRUS IGG ANTIBODIES

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: CYTMG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 029094
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-3 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 (0.4) mL
Temperature: Rerigerated
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Separate serum from cells as soon as possible.

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO :
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Heat-inactivated specimen: Reject

Methods

Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)

Clinical Utilities

Determining whether a patient (especially transplant recipients, organ and blood donors) has had a recent infection or previous exposure to cytomegalovirus

CPT Codes

86644

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Negative (reported as positive, negative, or equivocal)