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CMV Resistance Testing (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:CMV GENOTYPING FOR DRUG RESISTANCE CMV GENOTYPING GANCICLOVIR RESISTANCE FOSCARNET RESISTANCE CIDOFOVIR RESISTANCE
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:CMR
Medicare rebatable:Yes
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTAEDTA
Adults Volume or Mass:4 mL
Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:0.2 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:

This test requires the consultation and approval of A/Prof Denis Spelman.

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:V.I.D.R.L.
  External Laboratory details...
Additional Notes:

Usually only performed when patient has a consistently detectable CMV Viral Load

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