Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 7 days (Negative report) 1 - 14 days (Positive / Equivocal report)
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Virology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs Saturday: 0800 hrs - 1200 hrs Test setup every Monday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	To diagnose acute infection, send acute specimen for CMV IgM and second specimen taken 14 days later for CMV Total antibody on the pair.

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Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025