3049. PCR. Cytomegalovirus (CSF, qualitative determination)
Important information
*For testing, the brougt-in biomaterial is taken
Description
Cytomegalovirus infection is a common infectious disease, in most cases it is asymptomatic. But, in case of weakened immunity, it can manifest itself and pose a great danger. Penetrating through the blood-brain barrier, the virus can provoke inflammatory processes in the nervous system.
Detection of the genetic material of the virus in the cerebrospinal fluid allows you to confirm the fact of infection with the cytomegalovirus of the nervous system.
The test can be used to diagnose cytomegalovirus infection and its differential diagnosis with other neuroinfections.
When and who needs the test?
- for the diagnosis of current cytomegalovirus infection. women planning pregnancy and pregnant women (primarily with ultrasound signs of intrauterine infection);
- women with a burdened obstetric history (perinatal losses, the birth of a child with congenital malformations);
- children with symptoms of congenital infection, malformations or born to women at risk for intrauterine transmission of CMV.
Biological material
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Preparation as recommended by your doctor
The sampling should be done by your doctor. Deliver collected biomaterial to the laboratory for testing.