Sample type: CSF

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

Condition / Indication: Encephalitis in immunocompromised

Sample required: CSF

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

Container: Universal (white top)

Ideal volume (mL): 200µl

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR