Cytomegalovirus (CMV) PCR

Infectious Disease

Normal Reference Ranges

Adult

Not Detected copies/mL

Pediatric

Not Detected copies/mL

Clinical Significance

Quantifies viral load in blood. Critical for diagnosing and monitoring CMV in transplant recipients and immunocompromised patients.

Causes of High

  • Active CMV replication / viremia
  • CMV disease in immunocompromised hosts

Causes of Low

  • No active viral replication (Normal)