Cytomegalovirus Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Cytomegalovirus Antibodies (IgG, IgM)

Preferred Specimen(s): 1 mL serum

Transport Container Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

• Ambient : Not defined,
• Refrigerated 3 days

Reject Criteria: Gross Hemolysis

Methodology: CLIA

Clinical Significance: Intrauterine or congenital CMV infections occur in 0.5 to 2.2% of all live births. Symptomatic congenital infections usually occur in infants born to non- immune mothers who have primary infections during pregnancy. Latency and reactivation of CMV influence the interpretation of serological results. A single positive CMV IgG result is an indication of present or past infection. The presence of CMV IgM suggests a recent CMV exposure but does not differentiate between primary infection and reactivation.

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