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Laboratory Code
LAB2200
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII) / Red Top
Volume: 5.0 mL / 6.0 mL blood
Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 mins and centrifuge within 2 hrs
Specimen Stability
| Specimen type | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 2 days |
| Refrigerate | 2 weeks (preferred) |
| Frozen | 1 year |
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Days and Times Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, TAT 2 - 4 days
Specimen Condition
| Gross Haemolysis | Reject |
|---|---|
| Icterus | OK |
| Lipaemia | OK |
| Others | Not applicable |
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
Service Code
31851
LOINC Code Information
| Cytomegalovirus antibody, IgG value | 5124-3 |
|---|---|
| Cytomegalovirus antibody, IgG | 13949-3 |
Alias
CMV
CMVG
(Cytomegalovirus) Antibody IgG
Update
Last Updated 21/02/2025