Meridian Bioscience™ Alethia™ CMV Assay

Meridian Bioscience™ Alethia™ CMV Assay is an in vitro diagnostic molecular test for the detection of CMV from the saliva of newborns under 21 days.

• Report results with confidence with the First FDA cleared test for cCMV
• Utilizes saliva, an easy to collect and preferred sample type for congenital CMV testing
• Obtain results in less than one hour with minimal hands on time
• High NPV provides confidence to physicians and piece of mind to parents before their baby goes home
• The simple procedure of Alethia™ CMV provides flexibility to best fit the laboratory's workflow when compared to other testing technologies
• Saliva is easy to collect and contains high viral load, allowing optimal detection and same day reporting for physicians and families
• Implementing newborn testing strategies for cCMV have been increasingly recognized for their potential medical benefits and improved patient outcomes
• Congenital CMV testing empowers physicians and families with the full understanding of their newborn's health prior to leaving the hospital

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Sample Type

Neonatal Saliva Swab

For Use With (Application)

Detection of Cytomegalovirus DNA

Test Time

<60 min.