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HelpTest Code LAB2792 Anti CMV BWNW
Additional Codes
CMV Ab BWNW
Clinical System Name
Anti CMV BWNW
Synonyms
Anti-CMV; CMV Antibody
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Red
Preferred Vol: 3.0 - 4.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.0 mL
Note: If sharing with Recip Vir or Donor Vir, collect an additional 2.0 mL whole blood.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: RT
Storage Location: Room temperature Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Send room temperature. If sending beyond 7 days: spin, aliquot, and freeze specimen. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
| Whole Blood | Room Temp | 7 d |
| Refrigerated | 7 d | |
| Frozen | Indefinite |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
| Y | Daily | 24 h |
Performing Laboratory
Bloodworks Northwest
Donor Testing Laboratory
921 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: (425) 656-7907
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
86644
Methodology
Method: Immucor Capture-R
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL Serum
Limitations:
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Cytomegalovirus Total Antibody |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 3070-00 |
| Instructions: | Send daily with the BWNW courier. If STAT testing is requested, send via Delivery Express DIRECT to BWNW at 921 Terry. |
Description
Assay is a qualitative solid phase red cell adherence test system for the detection of antibodies (IgG plus IgM) to cytomegalovirus (CMV) in serum or plasma.
Reference Ranges
Positive or Negative