Cytomegalovirus IgG

Description
Qualitative chemiluminescent immuno-assay for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG antibodies. This assay is available routinely Mon to Fri. This test is not UKAS accredited
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
Reference range

Qualitative: Detected/Not Detected/Equivocal

Units
Not applicable
Synonyms
CMV
Testing site
Synnovis : Infection Sciences : Blackfriars Hub
Laboratory
Virology
Sample type and volume required
2.5 - 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
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.
Turnaround time
3 working days
Contacts

Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas’ Hospital
Phone: 020 7188 8008
St Thomas’ Hospital
North Wing – 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH

South London Specialist Virology Centre
Phone – Results: 02032996155
Phone – Medical Advice: 02032996298
King’s College Hospital
Cheyne Wing, 2nd Floor (opposite Liver ITU)
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
DX address: South London (PHL) Kings DX 6570200 Peckham 90SE

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