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Comparison of assays for HCMV detection
| Test | Material cost/test ($) | Minimal test turnaround time (h) | Hands-on time (min) | Test range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTP-PCR | 11.12 | 8 | 14.0 | Positive or negative (qualitative) |
| Antigenemia | 12.96 | 3 | 20.0 | 0-5,700 positives/2 × 105 leukocytes |
| Real-time TaqMan | 10.88 | 3 | 2.5 | ≤125-5,425,000 copies/ml of whole blood |
