OneDayTests Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Blood Test
Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
2
Duration
30 min
Results
7 days
This tests for Cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibodies in your blood.
CMV is a common virus that belongs to the herpesvirus family. It can cause significant health problems for individuals with weakened immune systems, such as pregnant women. CMV is primarily transmitted through bodily fluids, including saliva, urine, blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk. In healthy individuals, the immune system usually keeps the virus in check, and the infection remains dormant or latent. Diagnosing CMV infection often involves laboratory tests that detect the virus's presence or the presence of specific antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the infection.
Key Details
- Key Marker
- Omega-3 index (target >8%)
- Fasting Required
- No
- Sample Type
- Blood draw or finger-prick
- Turnaround
- 5–10 business days
- Common Use
- Supplementation guidance, cardiovascular risk
Who Is This For?
Anyone taking fish oil or omega-3 supplements who wants to verify they're achieving optimal levels. People interested in cardiovascular risk reduction beyond standard lipid panels. Those following anti-inflammatory diets who want to measure their omega-6 to omega-3 ratio. Athletes interested in recovery and inflammation management. Vegetarians and vegans who may not get enough EPA and DHA.
What's Included
Preparation Required
No fasting required. Continue your normal diet and supplements — the test measures your steady-state levels. Some labs use a finger-prick blood spot test that can be done at home.
Biomarkers Tested
2Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most common type of antibody in the blood, important for fighting bacterial and viral infections.
The balance between pro-inflammatory omega-6 and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. A lower ratio (ideally below 4:1) is associated with reduced inflammation and lower cardiovascular risk. Modern Western diets often have ratios of 15:1 or higher.
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 7 days
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