Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for CMV Serology
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
18th January 2023	Notes	IgG and IgM, IgG Avidity Index performed	IgG and IgM, IgG Avidity Index performed if IgM is positive
18th January 2023	Laboratory	Microbiology	Biochemistry

CMV Serology

Ordering information:

As of 01/01/2023 testing performed on a Diasorin Liaison XL.

Alternate names:

CMV Ab, Cytomegalovirus Ab, Cytomegalovirus serology

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

CMV

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Collection Instructions:

Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Notes:

IgG and IgM, IgG Avidity Index performed if IgM is positive

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

1-3 days

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

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Test & Collection Guide

PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for CMV Serology

Date

Field

Changed From

Changed To

Notes

Laboratory