Specimen:

Serum

Collection Medium:

Minimum:

2 ml; red top (0.5 mL serum required)

Rejection Criteria:

Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens; plasma specimens

Testing
Schedule:

Batch analysis performed and reported on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Reference Range:

Interpretation:
   Negative: no IgG anti-CMV antibodies detected
  Equivocal: repeat testing with a new specimen within one week
   Positive: IgG anti-CMV antibodies detected

Comments:

Batch analysis performed and reported on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Methodology:

Fluorescent Enzyme ImmunoAssay

Sample
Processing:

Centrifuge within one hour of draw time.
Centrifuge at 3000 RPM for 10 minutes.
Aliquot serum into labeled container and cap.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of 
collection.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate serum 2-8 degree C.

Transport
Instructions:

Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Use refrigerated coolant packs.

CPT Code:

86644