General
Synonym/Acronym:
CMV.
Common Use:
To assist in diagnosing cytomegalovirus infection.
Specimen:
Serum (1 mL) collected in a plain red-top tube.
Normal Findings:
(Method: Enzyme immunoassay)
| IgM & IgG | Interpretation |
|---|
| Negative | 0.9 index or less | No significant level of detectable antibody |
| Indeterminate | 0.91–1.09 index | Equivocal results; retest in 10–14 d |
| Positive | 1.1 index or greater | Antibody detected; indicative of recent immunization, current or recent infection |
Cytomegalovirus, Immunoglobulin G and Immunoglobulin M has been found in Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
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