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Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTAcceptable Collection Container
SST, GRN-PST, R-NoGel, EDTA (Lavender) plasma
Collection Instructions
Acute and convalescent sera drawn at least 14 days apart is recommended.
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
1 mL
Testing Volume
0.25 mL (250 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric
Specimen Storage and Stability
Separate serum and refrigerate.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 7am to 11pm
EPIC Code
LAB467
Turn Around Time
This test is routinely run Monday through Friday, except holidays.
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
CMV IgG; Cytomegalovirus IgG; CMVG; CMV-G;