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Lab Section Category	Virology View write-up
Test Description	Cytomegalovirus IgM Antibody (anti-CMV IgM) Cytomegalovirus IgG Antibody (anti-CMV IgG)
Specimen Required	3 – 5 mL plain blood. (a) To diagnose acute infection, send acute sample for CMV IgM Antibody. (b) To diagnose previous infection, send single sample for CMV IgG Antibody.
Storage/Transport	Refrigerate samples if delay in transporting to laboratory is anticipated. Do not freeze.
Method	Anti-CMV IgM : Chemiluminescent Microplate Immunoassay Anti-CMV IgG : Chemiluminescent Microplate Immunoassay
Test Results	Acute infection: IgM Ab positive. If appropriate, send urine sample for viral culture. Previous (latent) infection: CMV IgG present.
Turnaround Time	Anti-CMV IgM : <1 – 4 days Anti-CMV IgG : <1 – 4 days
Day(s) Test Set up	Anti-CMV IgM : Tuesday and Friday Anti-CMV IgG : Tuesday and Friday

Change History Notes

01 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Discontinued Cytomegalovirus Total Antibody test w.e.f 01 September 2025.
16 Jan 2024 12:00 AM

Change in TAT and test method for anti-CMV IgM.

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Last Updated - 02 Sep 2025

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