Sample type: Urine

Test name: CMV
PCR (In house) a.k.a. CMV PCR

Condition / Indication: Diagnosis of congenital CMV infection.

Special precautions & notes: Obtain current blood sample from mother if congenital infection is suspected. Two independent urines taken as soon as possible after birth but no later than 3 weeks of life should be taken to investigate congenital infection.

Sample required: Urine

Test information required: Patient name, sex and age, Laboratory number

Container: Universal (white top)

Ideal volume (mL): 500µl

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR