Description
See Also Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies, IgG, Serum
Indications
In immunocompromised patients, correct monitoring of response of CMV infections to antiviral treatment may be the most powerful tool for detecting the emergence of drug-resistant CMV strains. Following treatment initiation, a sharp decrease in level of viral parameters is consistently observed in patients infected by drug-susceptible CMV strains. In contrast, the emergence of drug-resistant strains is associated with an increase in viral load or the lack of decrease in level of different viral parameters.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
3 ml EDTA Whole Blood Room Temperature
Special Precautions
Collect in EDTA vacutainer tube. Avoid contamination with DNA of phlebotomist. Avoid haemolysed samples. Do not freeze samples. Send tube unopened.
Normal Range
Negative
