Test Code CMVG Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Performing Laboratory

Reporting Name
Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgG, SUseful For
Determining whether a patient (especially transplant recipients and organ and blood donors) has had a recent infection or previous exposure to cytomegalovirus
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
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 Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive, negative, or equivocal)
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.Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI)
CPT Code Information
86644
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CMVG | Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgG, S | 13949-3 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CMVG | Cytomegalovirus Ab, IgG, S | 13949-3 |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.