Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
Woman in medical attire with a stethoscope on a pink background, featuring text about a medical team being ready to help.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test

$48.00 AUD

Planning a pregnancy, working in healthcare or childcare, or need to check whether you have immunity to cytomegalovirus?

Measures CMV IgG and IgM antibodies to determine immune status. IgG indicates past exposure; IgM suggests recent or active infection. Relevant for pregnancy planning and immunocompromised patients.

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Receive your results

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Overview

CMV serology measures whether you have been exposed to cytomegalovirus and developed immunity. This is most relevant for pregnancy planning and managing immunocompromised conditions.

The test reports two antibody types. IgG indicates past infection and lasting immunity. IgM suggests a recent or active infection. Most adults acquire CMV without symptoms and carry it dormant for life.

For pregnancy planning, knowing your CMV status allows you and your practitioner to take appropriate precautions if you are susceptible, since a primary infection during pregnancy can affect foetal development.

Symptoms

To measure CMV antibody levels and determine immune status, particularly for pregnancy planning, transplant evaluation, or assessing occupational exposure risk in healthcare and childcare settings.

Questions

  • Cytomegalovirus is a common herpes-family virus. Most adults have been exposed without knowing it. After the initial infection, the virus remains dormant for life.
  • A primary CMV infection during pregnancy can affect foetal development, potentially causing hearing loss, vision problems, or developmental delays.
  • It indicates past exposure and existing immunity.
  • It suggests a recent or active infection. In pregnancy, this typically warrants further evaluation.
  • Through body fluids including saliva, urine, blood, and breast milk.
  • Frequent handwashing, avoiding sharing food or drinks with young children, and minimising contact with children's saliva and urine.

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How to prepare

No special preparation required. Fasting is not needed. Let your practitioner know if you are pregnant, immunocompromised, or taking medications that affect immune function.

After the test

Share your results with your GP or specialist. If you are susceptible and planning a pregnancy, your practitioner can advise on precautions. If IgM is positive, further monitoring may be recommended.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Results report IgG and IgM antibody levels. Both negative means no previous exposure and susceptibility to CMV. Positive IgG with negative IgM indicates past infection and existing immunity. Positive IgM suggests a recent or active infection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most collection centres accept walk-ins. Some may require a booking - check details when you click on your chosen location.

If your test needs fasting, we’ll include that in your instructions after you order. Fasting usually means no food for 8–12 hours, but water is fine.

Just your pathology referral form (we email it to you)

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