Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG

The CMV IgG test detects antibodies indicating a past CMV infection. A positive result suggests prior exposure, but not an active infection. It is useful for determining CMV immunity, especially in pregnant women or transplant recipients.CMV is also responsible for congenital disease among newborns and is one of the TORCH infections (toxoplasmosis, other infections including syphilis, rubella, CMV, and herpes simplex virus).

Also known asCmvg Cmv - Cytomegalovirus Igg Antibody Cmv - Cytomegalovirus Igg Antibody

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

2 parameters

Earliest reports in

Same Day

Test details

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG Test in Vadodara Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG includes 2 parameters

  • Cytomegalovirus Igg
  • Result Cytomegalovirus Igg
Frequently Asked Questions

This test detects IgG antibodies to cytomegalovirus in the blood, indicating past exposure or immunity to the virus.

It is often used in prenatal screening, organ transplant evaluations, and assessing immunity in immunocompromised individuals.

A blood sample is analyzed using ELISA or chemiluminescent immunoassays to detect CMV IgG antibodies.

A positive result indicates past infection and likely immunity. A negative result suggests no prior exposure.

No special preparation is needed. It is a routine blood test with quick turnaround.

Test code

9431

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
SerumYellow Vacutainer1 ML

Specimen stability information

Serum

Collection instructions

Age,Gender,Clinical history required

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Every Day TIME - 07:30 , 15:00

Turn around time

Same Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Eia - Infectious Section

CPT and Loinc codes

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG

1100