Performed on patients that are both CMV IgM and IgG positive, low avidity indicates recent, acute infection.
Container / Tube
Leeds – Red top, yellow ring. Serum sample.
MYTT – Brown. Serum sample.
Collection Conditions
Min volume 5 ml.
Availability
Weekly, 8.30am – 5.00pm.
Send to
Microbiology Department, Centre for Laboratory Medicine, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF.
Turnaround Time
7 days.
Additional Information
N/A
ID
3703