87424-8
LaboratoryCytomegalovirus IgG and IgM panel - Serum or Plasma Qualitative
Definition
This panel contains ordinal tests results for the diagnosis of primary, acute phase infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) in patients with symptoms of infectious mononucleosis to determine whether Epstein-Barr virus or CMV is the causative organism or to determine whether a patient, such as an organ donor or transplant recipient, has had a recent infection or previous exposure to CMV. This panel may also be ordered for pregnant women who are suspected of having primary CMV infection based on clinical signs or history of exposure.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Cytomegalovirus Ab.IgG & IgM Panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Ser/Plas
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.MICRO
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
CMV IgG+IgM Pnl SerPl
Display Name
CMV IgG and IgM panel Ql
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 87424-8?
LOINC code 87424-8 identifies "Cytomegalovirus IgG and IgM panel - Serum or Plasma Qualitative". This panel contains ordinal tests results for the diagnosis of primary, acute phase infection with cytomegalovirus (CMV) in patients with symptoms of infectious mononucleosis to determine whether Epstein-Barr virus or CMV is the causative organism or to determine whether a patient, such as an organ donor or transplant recipient, has had a recent infection or previous exposure to CMV. This panel may also be ordered for pregnant women who are suspected of having primary CMV infection based on clinical signs or history of exposure.
What does 87424-8 measure?
This code measures Cytomegalovirus Ab.IgG & IgM Panel in Ser/Plas. It belongs to the PANEL.MICRO class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.