Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM
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About Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM
Cytomegalovirus IgM test detects the presence of IgM antibodies in a given sample of blood. Normal individuals who are affected with CMV infection may have mild flu-like symptoms. In case, an infant is exposed to cytomegalovirus infection before birth they are more likely to suffer from deafness, seizures, eye problems, and cerebral disorders.
Immunocompromised individuals such as cancer patients, HIV infected persons are more prone to frequent infections. Healthcare providers use this test for the early detection and monitoring of cytomegalovirus infection and to prevent its complications.
CMV, IgM test is also known as Cytomegalovirus antibody, CMV antibody, CMV (serum) test.
Symptoms of Cytomegalovirus infection
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Prolonged high fever
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Fatigue
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Loss of appetite
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Muscle pain
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Joint pain or stiffness
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Headache
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Sore throat
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Swollen lymph nodes
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Enlarged liver and spleen
Who should get tested?
CMV, IgM test is recommended for the following individuals and conditions:
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Testing for CMV virus in the blood to confirm that an infection is the cause behind an individual’s symptoms
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Individuals with weakened immune systems due to certain infections or diseases
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Pregnant women with symptoms of a CMV infection
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People who have recently received an organ transplant
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Newborns with symptoms of infection
Test preparation
No special preparation is required before the CMV, IgM test.
Interpretation of the Test Results
Negative test result
If the CMV, IgM test results are negative, it means that you are not having any recent CMV infection and your symptoms are not due to CMV infection.
Positive test result
If the CMV, IgM test results are positive, it means that you are having active primary CMV infection. Your doctor may order the test again 2 weeks after the positive test results to confirm the diagnosis.
FAQs on Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM
During this blood test, a healthcare professional will take a small amount of blood from a vein in your arm using a small needle, which is collected in a test tube or vial. The collected sample is later on sent to a laboratory for analysis.
There are no known risks associated with this test. During a blood test, one may experience minor pain or bruising where the needle was inserted, but most symptoms will subside quickly.
CMV, IgM test results are usually available within 3-4 working days. Test results might be mailed or made available online through health portals. Your doctor might also contact you by phone or email to review your test findings or arrange a follow-up appointment.
If an individual is having recent or prior CMV infection, they can transmit it to other individuals, even though they aren’t showing any symptoms. If an individual is diagnosed with CMV infection they can transmit the virus through various body fluids such as urine, semen, vaginal secretions, saliva, breast milk, and blood.
No, cytomegalovirus infection will not have any symptomatic reactivation in a normal, healthy individual. In case of an immune-compromised individual, reactivation of cytomegalovirus infection can occur with the symptoms associated with the digestive tract, eyes, and lungs. So, it is advisable to consult your doctor for more information.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM
