Synonym/Acronym:
CMV.
Rationale
To assist in confirming a diagnosis of a current, recent, or past cytomegalovirus infection.
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Chemiluminescent immunoassay.
| IgM | Interpretation | IgG | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not detected | No significant level of detectable CMV antibody | Not detected | No significant level of detectable CMV antibody; indicative of nonimmunity |
| Indeterminate | Equivocal results; retest in 7 to 14 days | Indeterminate | Equivocal results; retest in 7 to 14 days |
| Detected | Antibody to CMV detected; indicative of recent immunization, current, or recent infection | Detected | Antibody to CMV detected; indicative of immunization, current, or past infection |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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