Cytomegalovirus Antibody Screen

General Information

Lab Name

CMV Immune Status

Lab Code

CMVS

Epic Ordering

CMV Immune Status

Description

The detection of CMV IgG class antibodies in human serum by the FDA approved LIAISON® CMV IgG Assay. Results are reported as either:

Evidence of past infection with CMV
No evidence of past infection with CMV

This test, when run on a single sample, cannot distinguish recent infection from past infection with CMV. IgM antibody to CMV is often seen in those with recent infections. For CMV IgM antibody testing, please call specimen processing at (206) 598-6224 (for UW patients) or (206) 744-3451 (for HMC patients) or Client Support Services at (206) 520-4600 (for all other patients).

Synonyms

CMV Antibody Screen, CMV IgG antibody, CMV IgG Immune Status

Components

Code	Name
ADES2	CMV Immune Status Specimen
CMVRES	CMV Immune Status Result
IN14	CMV Immune Status Interp
NOTE	CMV Immune Status Note

Interpretation

Method: The qualitative determination of specific IgG to CMV is an indirect chemiluminescence immunoassay (CLIA).
Reference Range: See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type: Blood, serum or plasma
Collection: Blood: 5 mL blood in GOLD TOP serum separator tube (SST).

Also acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE TOP rapid serum tube (RST) or RED TOP tube
Handling Instructions
Quantity: requested: 0.5 mL serum
minimum: 0.3 mL serum

Processing

Processing: Blood: Harvest serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Serum may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 7 days. Freeze at -20°C or colder for long term storage. Do not freeze/thaw.

Outside Laboratories: Ship samples on Dry Ice, do not freeze/thaw. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack), shipment time must not to exceed 7 days from collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 7 days old will be rejected.

Unacceptable samples: Plasma, Cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated specimens, or body fluids such as saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, or pleural fluid. Specimens with obvious microbial contamination, lipemic or are grossly hemolyzed.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Clinical Virology (CVIR)

Performing Location(s)

Other	Virology 206-685-8037 Virology Laboratory, Ste 320 1616 Eastlake Ave E. Seattle, WA 98102

Frequency

Monday - Friday

Available STAT?

Billing & Coding

CPT codes: 86644
LOINC: 13949-3
Interfaced Order Code: UOW1178