Ordering Recommendation
Use to detect Epstein-Barr virus in paraffin. Does not include interpretation.
Mnemonic
Methodology
In situ hybridization (ISH)
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Tissue or cells.
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin embed specimen (cells must be prepared into a cellblock). Protect paraffin block and/or slides from excessive heat. Transport tissue block or 6 unstained (3- to 5-micron thick sections), positively charged slides in a tissue transport kit (ARUP supply #47808). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 3 slides). If sending precut slides, do not oven bake.
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type. Depleted specimens.
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Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
Negative
Interpretive Data
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
88365
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3003246 | EBV (EBER) by ISH | |
3003247 | EBV ISH Reference Number | 94736-6 |
Aliases
- EBER
- EBER ISH
- EBV
- EBV ISH
- Epstein-Barr Virus