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Cytomegalovirus nucleic acid kit
- Q1. Are there any factors that affect the test, and is there evidence for them?
- A1.No interference was observed with substances such as bilirubin or therapeutic drugs. Avoid using urine contaminated with feces as it may inhibit the reaction.
- Q2.What about cross-reactivity?
- A2.No cross-reactivity was observed with human herpesvirus species or various bacteria.
- Q3.What is the required and minimum sample volume?
- A3.25 μL. Insufficient sample volume may result in inaccurate results.
- Q4.Is the test qualitative or quantitative?
- A4.It is a qualitative reagent.
- Q5.Can it be used to monitor treatment effects?
- A5.No, this reagent is intended for aiding in the diagnosis of congenital infection.
- Q6.Can it be used for testing transplant patients or immunocompromised patients?
- A6.No, it cannot be used for diagnosing CMV infection in transplant or immunocompromised patients.
- Q7.Why is urine used as the sample?
- A7.Because the positive diagnostic rate of CMV-DNA in the sample was the highest.
- Q8.Can other sample types (blood, breast milk, umbilical cord, etc.) be used?
- A8.The performance of samples other than urine cannot be guaranteed with this kit.
- Q9.What are the storage methods and stability of urine?
- A9.Collected urine is stable at room temperature for 24 hours. For long-term storage, freeze at -20℃ or below. Do not use preservatives as they may affect the measurement.
