DNA EBV (Epstein-Barr virus) — PCR, qualitative (urine)
PCR for Epstein-Barr virus DNA in urine. For active viral infection and replication assessment in patients with unclear viral infection, chronic fatigue, lymphadenopathy, or immunodeficiency.
Biomaterial: Urine
- Collect first morning or midstream urine in sterile container
- Do not urinate 1-2 hours before
- Avoid physical activity and stress
Medications: Inform physician of antiviral/immunomodulating drugs
- Suspected active/chronic EBV infection;
- prolonged fever;
- chronic fatigue syndrome;
- immunodeficiency;
- virus activity monitoring.
Positive — EBV DNA in urine; active infection or reactivation.
Negative — not detected; additional examination may be recommended.
Final interpretation by physician.
Recommended physicians: Infectious disease specialist, General Practitioner, Immunologist, Hematologist.
