About This Test
IgG Antibody to CMV may indicate past infection with CMV. Avidity test helps in discriminating primary infection & reinfection. Avidity indices less than 30% is an indication of current infection.
Test Parameters (2)
- IgG ANTIBODIES TO CYTOMEGALO VIRUS, Serum
- RESULT
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
No Special Requirement
Frequently Asked Questions
A serology test is a laboratory blood test that detects and measures antibodies or antigens in the blood to determine whether a person has been exposed to, infected by, or developed immunity to a particular disease.
Fasting is not required.
Sample before 10am tues, report same day.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG antibodies are produced by the immune system after past or current infection with CMV, a common virus in the herpesvirus family. Testing for CMV IgG helps assess immunity, past exposure, and risk of infection, particularly in pregnant women, immunocompromised patients, and transplant recipients.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
