Sample type: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BALs) and Sputums

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

Condition / Indication: Congenital CMV

Sample required: Nose and/or throat swab

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

Container: Universal (white top)

Ideal volume (mL): 500µL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? No

Discipline: Virology

Section: Molecular

Turnaround time: 3 days

Method:

In house PCR