Diagnosing CMV Infection

CMV infection is not often diagnosed because the virus rarely produces symptoms. If CMV is suspected, it can be diagnosed by the following methods:

• Blood test to detect CMV antibodies
  • Antibodies are disease-fighting proteins in the blood
• Laboratory test of fluid samples
  • Not all laboratories are equipped to perform this test
• Amniocentesis for pregnant women
  • To check for signs of infection in the baby
• Biopsy of the affected organ