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Test Code FCMIGM Cytomegalovirus IgG Avidity

Additional Codes

Mayo FCYTG
Epic ID LAB2936

 

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum

Collection Instructions:

1.Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial

2.Send refrigerated.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.25 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days
  Ambient  7 days
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport refrigerated.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics

Method Name

Immunoassay

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday through Sunday

Report Available

4 to 10 days

Reference Values

<0.60 Low Avidity Index

0.60-0.70 Intermediate Avidity Index

>0.70 High Avidity Index

CPT Code Information

86644