CMV IgM (cytomegalovirus IgM)
Virology
Description
Indications
Symptomatic patient Assay also done as part of acute hepatitis screen
Sample Type
Clotted Blood ( Yellow top )
Reference Range
Not applicable
Turnaround Time
Within 5 days
Testing Frequency
Every workday
External Notes
Positive results get additional tests ( eg CMV IgG ) which delays the turnaround times. Please note this assay is usually requested as part of a panel of tests. The TRT is dependant upon the completion of the last test in the panel.
Patient Preparation
None
See Also
CMV IgG and CMV avidity
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Your contact for this test
Leeanne Tovey BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, MSc Medical Microbiology
Acting Lead Laboratory Manager - Microbiology & Virology
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CMV IgM (cytomegalovirus IgM)