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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB3197
Epic Description: CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) AB, IGM
Synonym
CMV IgM
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
5.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 5.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge sample. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport frozen on dry ice. Keep frozen if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.3 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: CMVM
http://www.wardelab.com/test_page.asp?test=CYTOMEGALOVIRUS+%28CMV%29+IgM+ANTIBODY
Assay Frequency
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge sample. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Keep frozen if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
86645