What does a positive CMV IgG mean?

A positive test for CMV IgG indicates that a person was infected with CMV at some time during their life but does not indicate when a person was infected. This applies for persons ≥12 months of age when maternal antibodies are no longer present.

What does torch positive mean?

The results are termed either “positive” or “negative.” A positive test result means IgG or IgM antibodies were found for one or more of the infections covered in the screening. This can mean that you currently have, have had in the past, or have been previously vaccinated against the disease.

What happens if Rubella IgG is positive?

A positive rubella IgG test result is good—it means that you are immune to rubella and cannot get the infection. This is the most common rubella test done. Negative: Less than 7 IU/mL IgG antibodies and less than 0.9 IgM antibodies.

What is the normal range for rubella IgG antibody?

Reference Range: 7 IU/mL or less: Negative – No significant level of detectable rubella IgG antibody. 8-9 IU/mL: Equivocal – Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. 10 IU/mL or greater: Positive – IgG antibody to rubella detected, which may indicate a current or previous exposure/immunization to rubella.

What is CMV in pregnancy?

CMV is a common viral infection, especially among young children. Congenital CMV occurs when the infection is passed across the placenta from a pregnant woman to her developing baby. Some babies with congenital CMV infection show signs of disability at birth, while others are born healthy.

What is the treatment for CMV virus?

Ganciclovir (Cytovene) is the first antiviral medication approved for the treatment of CMV infection. Ganciclovir, given intravenously, is the drug of choice for the treatment of CMV infection. Side effects include fever, rash, diarrhea, anemia, and low white blood cell and platelet counts.

Why would I test positive for rubella?

The presence of IgM rubella antibodies in the blood indicates a recent infection while the presence of IgG antibodies may indicate a recent or past rubella infection, or indicate that a rubella vaccine (a measles, mumps, rubella vaccine) has been given and is providing adequate protection.