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Testing and Resources for CCMV

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV)

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is a condition that occurs when CMV crosses the placenta during pregnancy and infects the fetus.¹ cCMV affects about 1 in 200 infants, and around 1 in 5 babies born with cCMV will have long-term health problems.² For newborns less than 21 days old with possible cCMV or maternal CMV exposure, early screening by Labcorp using DiaSorin Molecular's FDA-cleared Simplexa Congenital CMV Direct PCR urine and saliva test can help you start treatment earlier to reduce or prevent long-term complications.
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About 40% to 60% of infants who show signs of cCMV disease at birth will have long-term health problems,2 such as:

Hearing loss

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Vision loss

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Seizures

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Intellectual disability

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Microcephaly

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Weakness or lack of coordination

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Get the answers you need with our cCMV test

According to the CDC, most infants with cCMV are asymptomatic at birth.1 Earlier screening can help you diagnose a cCMV infection before complications ensue.

Early screening by Labcorp using DiaSorin Molecular's FDA-cleared Simplexa Congenital CMV Direct PCR urine and saliva test can differentiate cCMV disease from other congenital infections and prevent long-term health complications.

Screen your patients using our FDA-cleared PCR urine and saliva test

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Additional resources


References:

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Birth Defects Surveillance Toolkit - 5.3 Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV). Accessed June 21, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/surveillancemanual/chapters/chapter-5/chapter5-3.html
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Congenital CMV Infection. Accessed June 15, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/cmv/clinical/congenital-cmv.html