Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), molecular detection, PCR, bone marrow/BAL-994
Test info
LightCycler EBV
PCR, Epstein-Barr
LEBV
Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA
This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.
Specimen
Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting
- Do not spin
- Submit original tube
Lavender (EDTA), 4mL
Bronchial washing
Sterile container
Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days
Frozen - 7 days
- Clotted specimens
- PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.
Performance
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Clinical and Interpretive info
Negative
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis, Burkitt lymphoma, and in Southern China, nasopharyngeal carcinoma. EBV-associated central nervous system (CNS) disease is most frequently associated with primary CNS lymphoma in patients with AIDS. In addition, CNS infection associated with the detection of EBV DNA can be seen in immunocompetent patients.