{"product_id":"cytomegalovirus-cmv-3426","title":"Cytomegalovirus (CMV)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Antibodies Test is a blood test that detects antibodies produced by the immune system in response to cytomegalovirus, a common virus from the herpes family. While CMV is usually harmless in healthy individuals, it can cause serious complications for pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, and organ transplant recipients. The test measures two main types of antibodies: IgM and IgG. IgM antibodies are the first to appear in response to a CMV infection and typically indicate a recent or active infection. Detecting IgM antibodies is particularly crucial for vulnerable individuals, such as pregnant women, as the virus can be passed to the fetus. IgG antibodies, on the other hand, indicate a past infection, as they remain in the body for life. While IgG antibodies confirm previous exposure to the virus, they do not indicate an active infection. The presence of IgG antibodies is important for assessing immunity, especially in individuals at risk of CMV reactivation, such as those with compromised immune systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTest details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTest code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3426\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Routine Pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e SST Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection method:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI05.15.01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurnaround time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Business Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is measured\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"analytes\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCMV lgG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCMV lgM\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon clinical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCytomegalovirus infection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow immunity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrgan transplants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Reproductive-Health.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReproductive Health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul class=\"common-conditions\"\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePregnancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eResources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3426-CYTOMEGALOVIRUS.pdf\"\u003ePatient Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nutripath.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/3426-Cytomegalovirus-CMV.pdf\"\u003eSample Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis test should be ordered and interpreted with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Test information is general only. Results should be interpreted with a qualified health practitioner and do not replace medical advice or diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NutriPATH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256764891198,"sku":"NUTRIPATH-3426","price":116.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/6371\/9486\/files\/logo-circleonly-450x450_b903f2b2-3d51-4aef-a984-edb5e9be5622.png?v=1787890076","url":"https:\/\/northshorehealthclinic.com.au\/products\/cytomegalovirus-cmv-3426","provider":"NSHC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}