Infection with EBV is common and is generally subclinical or presents as a self-limited illness. Reactivation of latent EBV in an immunocompromised person can lead to more serious results, including lymphoproliferative disorders or neurological disease. PCR methods may be useful in identifying EBV in a variety of clinical specimens.
If multiple Fluid or CSF test are being requested please specify order of importance
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Frozen
Hemolyzed
Blood collected in tubes with heparin anticoagulant is not acceptable for this test
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Allow blood to clot at room temperature and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Transfer serum to sterile, plastic, screw-capped, plastic vial aliquot tube.
Store acceptable
Store
Transport
Specimen can be stored Ambient or Frozen
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Collect in a sterile, plastic container
Store
Transport
Store
Collect in a sterile, plastic container
Store
Transport
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Collect in sterile plastic container
Store
Transport
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Collect in sterile plastic container
Store
Transport
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Collect in sterile plastic container
Store
Transport
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Collect in sterile plastic container
Store
Transport
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Collect in sterile plastic container
Store
Transport
Not detected
Infection with EBV is common and is generally subclinical or presents as a self-limited illness. Reactivation of latent EBV in an immunocompromised person can lead to more serious results, including lymphoproliferative disorders or neurological disease. PCR methods may be useful in identifying EBV in a variety of clinical specimens.
3 to 6 days
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