CMV is a flu-like virus that most adults are exposed to. That's why CMV-negative blood is very rare. While the virus is generally harmless to adults, it can be fatal to babies.

The CMV serology test is used to check your blood for antibodies to the cytomegalovirus (CMV). ... A negative test means you have no CMV antibodies in your blood.

Newborns and premature babies, as well as organ transplant recipients, need CMV-negative blood, and there aren’t many CMV-negative people who can donate.

Newborns and premature babies, as well as organ transplant recipients, need CMV-negative blood, and there aren’t many CMV-negative people who can donate.

During the years that I have been taking Lexapro, I have also been a regular blood donor. I am CMV-negative, so I have blood suitable for newborns.

Newborns cannot receive blood that is CMV positive, but Behlmann is one of the rare adults whose blood is CMV negative. In the past 10 years, Behlmann has donated three gallons of blood.

I am one of only 10,916 active donors in England who has CMV-free, B- blood. Over the last year 153,801 units of CMV negative blood products were requested by hospitals.

I am CMV-negative, so I have blood suitable for newborns. The Red Cross says I am a "hero for babies," and I enjoy doing something good. I haven't donated in about five months, and I am feeling ...

I am one of only 10,916 active donors in England who has CMV-free, B- blood. Over the last year 153,801 units of CMV negative blood products were requested by hospitals.