Congenital CMV (cCMV) Screening

Test/Investigation

Congenital CMV (cCMV) Screening

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Comments/Precautions

Urines in Boric acid are not suitable for testing. If testing blood/CSF/Amniotic fluid please call laboratory before submission to discuss with Duty Virologist

Storage conditions and sample stability between collection and transport to Lab

24 hrs. at 15-25°C 7 days at 2°C to 8°C

Sample type

Saliva/Urine/ blood/CSF/Amniotic fluid

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

2 days

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

No