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cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG in serum

Indications: - evaluation of viral infection with cytomegalovirus Clinical significance: - an immunosuppressed renal transplant patient with a positive titer for cytomegalovirus IgG in serum who presents with dysphagia & odynopaghia most likely has CMV esophagitis - a negative cytomegalovirus IgG in serum renders CMV infection unlikely - CMV infection is generally due to reactivation of latent virus

Related

cytomegalovirus (CMV, human herpesvirus 5, HHV5)

Specific

cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG avidity in serum

General

cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibody in serum

References

  1. CMV Antibody IgG Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 50165
  2. Mini Panel of 2 tests: CMV Antibody IgG . CMV Antibody IgM Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 50622
  3. Panel of 4 tests Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 50772