CMV Serology Test
Alternate Names : CMV Antibody Tests
Definition The CMV serology test determines the presence of antibodies to cytomegalovirus (CMV) in the blood.
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Why is the Test Performed?
The test is performed to detect current active CMV infection, or past CMV infection in people who are at risk for reactivation of infection. This latter category includes organ transplant recipients and people with a suppressed immune system. The test may also be performed to detect CMV infection in newborns.
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