Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a ubiquitous double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the Herpesviridae family. It is transmitted by close contact between individuals, through contamination from urine, saliva, semen, cervical secretions and breast milk. CMV can establish life-long latency in the host with possible reactivations and reinfections with heterogeneous human strains of CMV.
Sample Material
- Blood serum, plasma
- Saliva
- Oropharyngeal swabs
- Whole blood
- Urine
- Urogenital swabs
Detection Channels
- FAM (495 – 520 nm) for Internal Control (IC)
- ROX (575 – 602 nm) for CMV DNA