DNA EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) — PCR, qualitative (scrape)
PCR for Epstein-Barr virus DNA in mucosal scrape. Used for infectious mononucleosis, chronic EBV, and recurrent oropharyngeal/urogenital inflammation diagnosis.
Biomaterial: Mucosal scrape
- Do not eat or drink 2-3 hours before scrape
- Do not use local antiseptics 24 hours before
- Exclude smoking 2 hours before
Medications: Inform physician of antiviral/immunomodulating drugs
- Suspected infectious mononucleosis;
- chronic oropharyngeal/mucosal inflammation;
- recurrent respiratory infections;
- immunodeficiency;
- antiviral therapy monitoring.
Positive — EBV DNA in scrape; active local infection or reactivation.
Negative — not detected; additional examination may be recommended.
Final interpretation by physician.
Recommended physicians: Infectious disease specialist, General Practitioner, ENT specialist, Immunologist.
