Nucleic acid amplification assay for the detection of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA extracted from neonatal saliva swabs.
The assay used detects a specific target in the exon 4 region of the CMV MIEA gene (major immediate early antigen.)
Diagnosis of congenital CMV infection in new-borns.
CMV is a double stranded DNA virus of the Herpesvirus family. Congenital CMV infection is the leading infectious disease cause of hearing loss in babies.
Buccal/saliva swab in viral transport media
Copan or Virocult swab
Please contact the laboratory to discuss any urgent requests.
Processed locally in Microbiology at RDUH
5 days
CMV Not detected
CMV Detected at low level
CMV Detected
ELITech ELITe InGenius
PLEASE NOTE: This Test/procedure is not currently included in the defined scope of the laboratory’s UKAS Accreditation, (ISO15189) schedule.
This test has passed internal laboratory verification and been reviewed clinically prior to being brought into use.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) – Lab Tests Online UK
Cytomegalovirus – Patient.info
Specimen Labelling Procedure
9018
