Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG

About This Test

Department: Virology and Molecular Microbiology

Requirement:

4ml clotted blood (1ml if paediatric), red top, State if immunosuppressed

Turnaround Time: 1-3 days

Serological diagnosis of CMV

Other Comments:

If processing is delayed, refrigeration is preferable to storage at ambient temperature. Delays of over 48 hours are undesirable

Measurement units: Not applicable
Clinical decision points: Interpretive comments included in report
Factors known to significantly affect results: Haemolysis