Virology
| Full details for "CMV serology". | |
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Name |
CMV serology |
Alternative name/Profile |
CMV / Cytomegalovirus |
Department |
Virology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
6 ml clotted Red top serum tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Daily |
Turnaround time |
3 Working days |
Availability |
Monday - Friday |
Notes |
Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately. Specimens sent to the National Virus Reference Laboratory, University College Dublin, belfield, Dublin 4. For immunocomprimised patients, a CMV PCR may be more appropriate. Please discuss with consultant Virologist Dr. Brendan Crowley (01 4162968, bcrowley@stjames.ie ). |
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Last updated |
Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:38:57 IST |