Blue Horizon Medicals Immunity & infection

Cytomegalovirus (IgG/IgM) Antibodies

CMV infections can occur in around 1 in 50 live births. Symptomatic congenital infections usually occur in infants born to non-immune mothers, who have primary infections during pregnancy.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
2
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Cytomegalovirus IgG Antibodies
  • Cytomegalovirus IgM Antibodies

Test specifications

Provider
Blue Horizon Medicals
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
2
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

2 biomarkers as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

  • Cytomegalovirus IgG Antibodies
  • Cytomegalovirus IgM Antibodies

About this test

CMV infections can occur in around 1 in 50 live births. Symptomatic congenital infections usually occur in infants born to non-immune mothers, who have primary infections during pregnancy.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 9.0/10

    2 biomarkers, placing it in the 76th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 7.9/10

    £90.25 against a median of £124.63 for the 88 similarly sized immunity tests we track (-28%).

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