CMV with Reflex to IgG/IgM - transplant donor

Alphabetical Test listing

CMV with Reflex to IgG/IgM - transplant donor-15171

Test name:

Test number:

15171

Excellian order number:

LAB15171

Abbreviation:

TXCMV

Alternate names:

Cytomegalovirus
Antibody to Cytomegalovirus
Anti-CMV
CMV Total w/ reflex to IgG/IgM

Tests included:

CMV Total If CMV Total is positive, CMV IgG and IgM will be performed at an additional charge

Useful for:

This test is for solid organ transplant patients. It is not intended to be used for routine clinical or diagnostic evaluation.

Limitations:

This order is for Allina Health providers only

Patient preparation information:

This test is for transplant patients only

Specimen type:

Whole Blood

Collection container:

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL

Volume:

10 mL

Minimum volume:

4 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8-10 times

Transport container:

Red serum vial/tube, 10 mL

Alternate specimen type:

Serum

Alternate processing instructions:

If the sample will not reach the testing laboratory within 48 hours, a plasma sample must be submitted:

Spin within 48 hours of sample collection
Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum

OFF HOURS: Place red top tube in the Send Outs refrigerator bucket for day shift to process.

Alternate transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Required forms/information:

Memorial Blood Center Donor Testing Laboratory Request

Transport and stability:

Whole blood:

Refrigerated (preferred) – 48 hours

Ambient – 48 hours

Serum:

Refrigerated (preferred) – 48 hours

Frozen - >48 hours

Avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles

Reason for rejection:

Whole blood samples not reaching the performing laboratory within 48 hours of collection

Performing lab:

Memorial Blood Center; R-NX

Days set up:

Mo, We, Fr

TAT:

2 days

Method:

CMV Total - Solid Phase Adherence

IgG/IgM - EIA

CPT codes:

86644; if reflexed 86645, 86644

Date created:

09/14/2023

Revised date:

12/05/2023

Review date:

09/14/2023