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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Total Antibody

RV0033

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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 - 6 days
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 Tuesday and Thursday
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.