GANCICLOVIR RESISTANCE DETECTION Test
Test Name: GANCICLOVIR RESISTANCE DETECTION Test
Components: Price 1300.0 AED
Sample Condition: 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
Report Delivery: 10-12 days
Method: PCR Sequencing
Test type: Pharmacogenomics
Doctor: Physician, Oncologist, Hematologist
Test Department: MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
Pre Test Information: No special preparation required
Test Details
Ganciclovir resistance detection test is a laboratory test used to determine if a virus, typically cytomegalovirus (CMV), is resistant to the antiviral drug ganciclovir. Ganciclovir is commonly used to treat CMV infections in immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV/AIDS or organ transplant recipients.
The test involves obtaining a sample from the patient, usually blood or tissue, and isolating the CMV virus. The virus is then exposed to different concentrations of ganciclovir in the laboratory. The growth of the virus is monitored, and if it continues to replicate in the presence of high concentrations of ganciclovir, it indicates resistance to the drug.
There are different methods to perform ganciclovir resistance detection tests, including phenotypic and genotypic assays. Phenotypic assays directly measure the ability of the virus to grow in the presence of ganciclovir, while genotypic assays analyze the genetic makeup of the virus to identify specific mutations associated with resistance.
Ganciclovir resistance detection tests are important in guiding treatment decisions for CMV infections. If a patient is found to have ganciclovir-resistant CMV, alternative antiviral drugs or combination therapies may be recommended to effectively treat the infection.
Test Name | GANCICLOVIR RESISTANCE DETECTION Test |
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Components | |
Price | 1300.0 AED |
Sample Condition | 4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
Report Delivery | 10-12 days |
Method | PCR Sequencing |
Test type | Pharmacogenomics |
Doctor | Physician, Oncologist, Hematologist |
Test Department: | MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS |
Pre Test Information | No special preparation required |
Test Details |
Ganciclovir resistance detection test is a laboratory test used to determine if a virus, typically cytomegalovirus (CMV), is resistant to the antiviral drug ganciclovir. Ganciclovir is commonly used to treat CMV infections in immunocompromised individuals, such as those with HIV/AIDS or organ transplant recipients. The test involves obtaining a sample from the patient, usually blood or tissue, and isolating the CMV virus. The virus is then exposed to different concentrations of ganciclovir in the laboratory. The growth of the virus is monitored, and if it continues to replicate in the presence of high concentrations of ganciclovir, it indicates resistance to the drug. There are different methods to perform ganciclovir resistance detection tests, including phenotypic and genotypic assays. Phenotypic assays directly measure the ability of the virus to grow in the presence of ganciclovir, while genotypic assays analyze the genetic makeup of the virus to identify specific mutations associated with resistance. Ganciclovir resistance detection tests are important in guiding treatment decisions for CMV infections. If a patient is found to have ganciclovir-resistant CMV, alternative antiviral drugs or combination therapies may be recommended to effectively treat the infection. |