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Cytomegalovirus Genotype

What it measures

Also listed as
CMV
Tests in the graph that measure it
3

A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure Cytomegalovirus Genotype

Cytomegalovirus CMV Genotype UL56

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
13949
Specimen
Plasma
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Treatment of CMV diseases includes five licensed drugs: Ganciclovir, Maribavir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir, and Letermovir. These drugs inhibit the viral phosphotransferase, DNA polymerase or terminase through various mechanisms. Over time, as CMV makes copies of itself, viral genes can acquire mutations. These mutations may make CMV resistant to the effects of antiviral drugs. Therefore, it is important to detect resistance as quickly and accurately as possible for proper management of CMV infection.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 13949

Cytomegalovirus CMV Genotype UL97UL54

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
13948
Specimen
Plasma
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Treatment of CMV diseases includes five licensed drugs: Ganciclovir, Maribavir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir, and Letermovir. These drugs inhibit the viral phosphotransferase, DNA polymerase or terminase through various mechanisms. Over time, as CMV makes copies of itself, viral genes can acquire mutations. These mutations may make CMV resistant to the effects of antiviral drugs. Therefore, it is important to detect resistance as quickly and accurately as possible for proper management of CMV infection.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 13948

Cytomegalovirus CMV Genotype UL97UL54UL56

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
13947
Specimen
Plasma
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Treatment of CMV diseases includes five licensed drugs: Ganciclovir, Maribavir, Foscarnet, Cidofovir, and Letermovir. These drugs inhibit the viral phosphotransferase, DNA polymerase or terminase through various mechanisms. Over time, as CMV makes copies of itself, the viral genes can acquire mutations. These mutations may make CMV resistant to the effects of antiviral drugs. Therefore, it is important to detect resistance as quickly and accurately as possible for proper management of CMV infection.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 13947

About this page

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