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| CMV IgM ELISA Kit | |
| Product | CMV IgM ELISA Kit |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | BQ 028M |
| Quantity | 96 Well Plate |
| Sample Type | Serum or Plasma |
| Description | The CMV IgM ELISA test system is an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of IgM class antibodies to Cytomegalovirus in human serum or plasma. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a member of the herpes group of viruses. Most adults and children who catch CMV have no symptoms and are not harmed by the virus. CMV infection is of clinical significance primarily in pregnant women, newborn infants with possible congenital infection, immunosuppressed transplant patients and individuals with AIDS. CMV is so prevalent as over 60% of people catch the infection at some time in their lives. Significant increases in CMV IgG antibody by ELISA suggest recent infection or reactivation of a latent CMV infection. CMV IgM antibody can be detected by ELISA in both primary CMV infections (93-100%) and in reactivated infection (40%). An IgM response may be reduced or absent in immunocompromised patients with active infection. In transplant patients the CMV infection can be associated with higher morbidity and mortality. |
| Species | Human |
