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Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0mL / 6.0mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Reference Interval
Non-Reactive: < 6 AU/mL
Reactive: ≥ 6 AU/mL
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 2 – 4 days
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Service Code
31851
Update
Last Updated 16/05/2024
Updated on Methodology.
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis: | Gross reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus: | NA |
| Lipaemic: | NA |
| Others: | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
A “reactive” result suggests previous cytomegalovirus infection
Alias
CMVG, CMV
(Cytomegalovirus) Antibody IgG