Cmv Igg/igm Rapid Test

The Cytomegalovirus Rapid Test is a rapid qualitative lateral flow test designed for the quantitive detection of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in human serum/plasma samples.

Cytomegalovirus is a herpes virus and a leading biological factor causing congenital abnormalities and complications among those who receive massive blood transfusions and immunosuppressive therapy. About half of the number of pregnant women who contract a primary infection, spread the disease to their fetus. When acquired in-utero, the infection may cause mental retardation, blindness, and/or deafness. Serological tests for detecting the presence of antibody to CMV can provide valuable information regarding the history of previous infection, diagnosis or active or recent infection, as well as in screening blood for transfusions in newborns and immuno-compromised recipients.

The Cytomegalovirus Rapid Test Device (Serum/Plasma) has been designed to detect CMV through visual interpretation of color development in the internal strip. The membrane was immobilized with antigens of CMV on the test region. During the test, the specimen is allowed to react with colored recombinant mouse anti-human IgM latex conjugates, which were precoated on the sample pad of the test. The mixture then moves on the membrane by a capillary action, and interact with reagents on the membrane. If there were enough CMV antibodies in specimens, a colored band will from at the test region of the membrane. Presence of this colored band indicates a positive result, while its absence indicates a negative result. Appearance of a colored band at the control region serves as a procedural control. This indicates that proper volume of specimen has been added and membrane wicking has occurred.