Cytomegalovirus IgG

Description: 
Qualitative chemiluminescent immuno-assay for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG antibodies. This assay is available routinely Mon to Fri.
Clinical details: 
CMV IgG persists lifelong following primary infection. This test is used to determine CMV serological status, indicating whether patient has already been infected with CMV. Used to determine CMV IgG status of transplant donors and recipients. May also be used in other clinical settings eg prior to administration of immunosuppressive therapy. Included in diagnostic profile for primary CMV infection, when CMV IgM has been detected.
Related condition or disease: 
Pregnancy, transplant, immunocompromised host, fever of unknown origin.
Reference range: 

Qualitative: Detected/Not Detected/Equivocal

Synonyms or keywords: 
CMV
Units: 
Not applicable
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
Turnaround time: 
3 working days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730


For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 04/12/2017