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HelpTest Code LAB467 CYTOMEGALOVIRUS ANTIBODY, IGG
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Preferred: Gold SST
Acceptable: Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
Volume: 2.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate aliquot.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 48 hours, Frozen >48 hours
Performed Test Frequency
Monday-Friday
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
CPT(s)
86644
Performing Location
MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Chemistry
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Hemolysis, Lipemia, Icteric