Test Id : FCYTG
Cytomegalovirus IgG Avidity
Method Name
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Immunoassay
NY State Available
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Reporting Name
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Aliases
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Cytomegalovirus IgG Avidity, ELISA
CMV
Avidity
CMV IgG Avidity Index
FCYTG
Specimen Type
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Serum
Specimen Required
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Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube, serum gel tube is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
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0.5 mL
Reject Due To
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| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross reject |
Specimen Stability Information
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| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Frozen | 30 days |
Clinical Information
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Discrimination between recent (primary) and past cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can be an important tool in the clinical management of pregnant women. Although nearly all individuals with recent CMV infection are positive for CMV IgM, individuals with past CMV may also express CMV IgM due to long-term IgM persistence or viral reactivation; thus, detection of CMV IgM is not a reliable indicator of recent CMV infection. Measurement of CMV IgG avidity can assist in discriminating recent from past CMV infection. A low avidity index is a reliable indicator of CMV infection within the previous 6 months, a high avidity index essentially excludes the possibility that infection occurred within the previous 4 months. Avidity index values should be considered within the context of other laboratory findings and clinical signs.
Reference Values
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>0.70
Interpretation
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< 0.60 Low Avidity Index
0.60 - 0.70 Intermediate Avidity Index
> 0.70 High Avidity Index
PDF Report
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Day(s) Performed
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Sunday, Tuesday through Friday
Report Available
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
86644
LOINC® Information
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| Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FCYTG | Cytomegalovirus IgG Avidity | 52984-2 |
| Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
|
|---|---|---|
| Z5329 | CMV IgG Avidity Index | 52984-2 |