Use CMV IgM test for diagnosis acute infections.
Use CMV IgG test for immune status. Do not repeat within 1 week.
NB : These tests may give false negative results on severely immunocompromised patients, and CMV IgM is relatively non-specific so requires confirmation.
Blood sample (serum)
Gold top clotted (min 4ml)
For electronic requesting using EPIC (RDUH ONLY):
Search for: ‘CMV (Cytomegalovirus) Serology‘ or test code ‘LAB861‘
Processed locally in Microbiology at RDUH
48-72 hours
Please contact the laboratory if you have any queries regarding urgent tests
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) – Lab Tests Online UK
Cytomegalovirus – Patient.info
Specimen Labelling Procedure
9018
