Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgM)
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Information
Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgM) – CMV infections are common and usually asymptomatic. In patients who are immunocompromised, CMV may cause disseminated, severe disease. CMV may cause birth defects in a minority of infected newborns. Synonyms: CMV Antibody IgM, Cytomegalovirus IgM Antibody, CMV IgM Ab
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Specimen Required
SST, Serum. Volume 1 (0.5) mL. Stability: Room temperature – 4 days, Refrigerated: 7 days, Frozen: 30 days
CPT Code(s)
86645