Cytomegalovirus Antibody (IgG) – CMV infections are common and usually asymptomatic. In patients who are immunocompromised, CMV may cause severe disseminated disease. CMV may cause birth defects in a minority of infected newborns. CMV IgG antibodies may represent prior exposure or recent infection. Synonyms: CMV IGG AB

SST, Serum. Volume 1 (0.5) mL. Stability: Room temperature – 4 days, Refrigerated – 7 days, Frozen – 30 days