There are no specific laboratory findings associated with CMV infection. Elevated ESR and a low lymphocyte count may be present in patients with complications. Diagnosis is usually done by demonstration of the inclusion bodies from the tissue biopsies or by a positive PCR for CMV DNA.
What are the laboratory results indicating cytomegalovirus infection?
<s>[INST] Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional. This is the question: What are the laboratory results indicating cytomegalovirus infection? [/INST] \n There are no specific laboratory findings associated with CMV infection. Elevated ESR and a low lymphocyte count may be present in patients with complications. Diagnosis is usually done by demonstration of the inclusion bodies from the tissue biopsies or by a positive PCR for CMV DNA.</s>