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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:

EDTA

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

Additional Notes:

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

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