DNA EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) — PCR, qualitative (blood)
Real-time PCR for Epstein-Barr virus DNA in blood. High sensitivity including early stages. Especially important for suspected acute/chronic EBV infection and immunodeficient patients.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood fasting
- Avoid intense physical activity and stress
Medications: Inform physician of antiviral/immunomodulating drugs
Positive — EBV DNA in blood; active infection. Viral load, stage, treatment assessed.
Negative — not detected; repeat or serological testing may be recommended.
Final interpretation by physician.
Recommended physicians: Infectious disease specialist, General Practitioner, Hematologist/Immunologist.
Positive — EBV DNA detected, active infection. Physician assesses viral load and treatment necessity.
Negative — not detected; repeat/serological if symptoms.
Physicians: Infectious disease specialist, General Practitioner, Hematologist/Immunologist.