Synonyms

Cytomegalovirus serology/antibodies

Test Includes

Detection of IgG and IgM antibodies to Cytomegalovirus

Request Form 

Combined Pathology Blood form (Yellow/Black or Blue for GP's) or
Microbiology form (Green)

Availability

On request during normal working hours

Specific Criteria

Please give detailed clinical information, including date of onset/contact with the suspected infection

Turnaround Time

All tests will be performed on the next normal working day after receipt of the sample

Specimen

Serum

Volume

5 ml

Container

Yellow top (SST) tube

Collection

Samples should be transported to laboratory immediately

Lab. Handling

Aliquot and store at 4ºC

Causes for Rejection

Unlabelled sample
Delay in sample reaching laboratory