Cytomegalovirus (Urine)

Does this take a look at produce other names?

CMV take a look at

What is that this take a look at?

It is a urine take a look at for cytomegalovirus (CMV). CMV is a typical virus that belongs to the herpes household. It’s so widespread that most individuals within the U.S. have been contaminated with it by the point they attain age 40 and many do not notice it. You may decide up the virus by dealing with or exchanging bodily fluids. This consists of saliva, blood, urine, breast milk, and semen. The virus normally causes solely a light sickness or none in any respect. However it could possibly do critical hurt to unborn kids, folks with HIV/AIDS, or others with a weak immune system.

Why do I want this take a look at?

Chances are you’ll want this take a look at when you have unexplained signs which might be just like the flu. For those who’ve been contaminated with the virus, you could have these signs:

• Tiredness and weak point

• Night time sweats

• Fever

• Muscle ache

• Sore throat

• Swollen glands

• Lack of urge for food

The signs will be like mononucleosis (mono). Mono is an infectious sickness that may make an individual bedridden for a time period.

You may additionally have this take a look at in case you develop a monolike or flulike sickness throughout being pregnant. It is because pregnant girls uncovered to the virus can miscarry or go alongside the virus to the infant. Most unborn infants uncovered to CMV are born wholesome or with solely gentle signs. However publicity to the virus raises the chance for nervous system faults, listening to loss, and different issues later in life. For those who take a look at optimistic for the virus, your healthcare supplier can take steps to guard you and your child.

Infants are sometimes examined as much as 3 weeks after they’re born if their pores and skin and eyes flip yellow, an indication of jaundice. This virus may trigger newborns to be born smaller or develop a lung an infection and splotchy pores and skin.

You may additionally have this take a look at in case you are getting an organ transplant. Undetected herpes viruses, together with CMV, are the reason for the failure of many kidney transplants. Many individuals who get organ transplants take a look at optimistic for the virus. As much as 72% develop CMV infections.

You may additionally get a take a look at for CMV when you have signs of CMV an infection and HIV/AIDS. It is because your weakened immune system leaves you open to different diseases. You probably have HIV/AIDS and have an an infection brought on by CMV, you could have extreme signs. These can embrace pneumonia, diarrhea, bleeding ulcers in your throat or abdomen, and even blindness or swelling within the mind.

What different assessments may I’ve together with this take a look at?

You could have a liver take a look at to see in case your liver is working nicely. Folks with this virus usually get their blood examined as nicely. A excessive white blood cell depend in a blood take a look at could also be an indication that you’ve got the virus.

What do my take a look at outcomes imply?

Check outcomes might differ relying in your age, gender, well being historical past, and different issues. Your take a look at outcomes could also be totally different relying on the lab used. They might not imply you will have an issue. Ask your healthcare supplier what your take a look at outcomes imply for you.

Your take a look at is optimistic if a tradition out of your urine pattern can produce, or develop, the virus. Speak along with your healthcare supplier about what a optimistic end result means. You may normally restrict and reverse the results of CMV with remedy.

How is that this take a look at accomplished?

This take a look at is completed with a urine pattern.

Does this take a look at pose any dangers?

This take a look at has no recognized dangers.

How do I prepare for this take a look at?

Be certain that to drink sufficient fluids to have the ability to give a urine pattern. Inform your healthcare supplier about all medicines, herbs, nutritional vitamins, and dietary supplements you’re taking. This consists of medicines that do not want a prescription and any unlawful medication you could use.