Cmv igm antibody test

CMV IGM ANTIBODY TEST

DESCRIPTION – this type of test detects antibodies in the blood that are produced in response to a CMV infection. It can be used to diagnose a current or past infection by detecting and measuring two classes of CMV antibodies: IgM antibodies are produced by the body first in response to a CMV infection

METHODOLOGY – semi-quantitative chemiluminiscent immunoassay

TURN AROUND TIME – within 24 hours

SPECIMEN REQUIERED –

COLLECT – serum separator tube

SPECIMEN PREPARATION – allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature

STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE – refrigerated

STABILITY – ambient: 24 hours; refrigerated: 2 weeks; frozen: 1 month

UNACCEPTABLE CONDITION – contaminated, heat inactivated and hemolyzed specimens

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – clinical history is mandatory