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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for CMV Serology

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 gelSerum 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

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