CMV IgG Antibody CMVIGG

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Cytomegalovirus IgG Antibody, Serum
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Cytomegalovirus IgG Antibody, Serum
EPIC Order Name	Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibody, IgG
Clinical Info	For determination of CMV IgG antibody avidity in patients with positive CMV IgG results, particularly those at risk for fetal complications during pregnancy.
Specimen Type	Blood
Container	Gold Top Tube
Collection Instructions	Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s) Specimen: 1 mL of serum Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Transport Instructions	Refrigerate
Specimen Stability
Methodology	Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Days Performed	Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory	Northwell Health Laboratories
CPT	86644
PDM	5700610
Result Interpretation <0.60 AU/mL (negative): Absence of detectable CMV IgG antibodies. A negative result generally indicates that immunity has not been acquired. If exposure to CMV is suspected despite a negative finding, a second specimen should be drawn and tested on <1 to 2 weeks later.) 0.60-0.69 AU/mL (equivocal): The equivocal specimen should be repeat tested. In case the result should remain in this range after repeat testing, a second specimen should be drawn.) ≥0.70 AU/mL (positive): Presence of detectable CMV IgG antibodies. A positive result generally indicates either recent or past exposure to CMV.)
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