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Test Code CMG Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG Antibody

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB2200
NBS code LBC13344
Service code 31851

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following:

Preferred: Acceptable:
Yellow Top Red Top

Processing Requirements

Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hours

Specimen type: Serum

Volume: 0.5mL

Specimen Stability

Specimen type Serum
Ambient 2 days
Refrigerate 2 weeks (preferred)
Frozen 1 year

Specimen Condition

Gross Haemolysis Reject
Icterus OK
Lipaemia OK
Others Not applicable

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Days and Times Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 2 - 4 days

Reference Interval

Non-Reactive:  <  6 AU/mL

Reactive:          ≥  6 AU/mL

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital

Clinical Chemistry, 67724346

Useful For

A “reactive” result suggests previous cytomegalovirus infection

Update

Last Updated 17/07/2026

LOINC Code Information

Cytomegalovirus antibody, IgG value 5124-3
Cytomegalovirus antibody, IgG  13949-3

Alias

CMV

CMVG
(Cytomegalovirus) Antibody IgG