DNA EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) — PCR, qualitative (saliva)
PCR for Epstein-Barr virus DNA in saliva. Saliva is a primary EBV shedding substrate, making this test informative for virus shedding and epidemiological risk assessment.
Biomaterial: Saliva
- Do not eat or drink 2-3 hours before
- Do not brush teeth or use mouthwash before
- Exclude smoking 2 hours before
Medications: Inform physician of antiviral/immunomodulating drugs
- Suspected infectious mononucleosis;
- chronic/recurrent EBV infection;
- prolonged fever;
- chronic fatigue syndrome;
- virus activity and therapy monitoring.
Positive — EBV DNA in saliva; active replication or shedding.
Negative — not detected; additional examination may be recommended.
Final interpretation by physician.
Recommended physicians: Infectious disease specialist, General Practitioner, Immunologist, Hematologist.
