Uveitis (EN)
Uveitis (EN)
Uveitis is an intraocular inflammation. In some cases the cause is of infectious origin. Diagnostics for these infections is performed on intraocular fluids by use of PCR and by determining the Goldmann-Witmer coefficient (GWC) for intraocular antibody production. If for CMV, HSV or VZV resistance against antiviral medication is suspected genotypic antiviral resistance
For additional information on our diagnostics department and for information per pathogen click here (in Dutch). Inquiries regarding our uveitis diagnostics can be can be made at medischemicrobiologie@umcutrecht.nl (professionals only).
Shipment of material for uveitis diagnostics should be according to the guidelines for Biological substances category B (UN3373). Dedicated shipping boxes can be requested at medischemicrobiologie@umcutrecht.nl (professionals only).
Please include our order form with the shipment:
| Pathogen | PCR | GWC |
|---|---|---|
| Parasites | ||
| Toxoplasma gondii | X | X |
| Viruses | ||
| Cytomegalovirus | X# | X |
| Cytomegalovirus resistance | ||
| Enteroviruses | X | NA |
| Epstein-Barr virus | X# | NA |
| Herpes simplex virus | X | X |
| Herpes simplex virus resistance | ||
| HIV | X# | NA |
| Human herpesvirus 6 | X# | NA |
| Human parechovirus | X | NA |
| Rubella virus | X | X |
| Varicella zoster virus | X | X |
| Varicella zoster virus resistance | ||
| Bacteria | ||
| Treponema pallidum | X | NA |
PCR: Polymerase chain reaction; GWC: Goldmann-Witmer coefficient; NA: not available #: quantitative upon request |