Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Use to detect Epstein-Barr virus in paraffin. Does not include interpretation.
Mnemonic
Unique test identifier.
SO EBVP ISH
Methodology
Process(es) used to perform the test.
In situ hybridization (ISH)
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Mon-Fri
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Tissue or cells.
Specimen Preparation
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.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Ship in cooled container during summer months.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens submitted with non-representative tissue type. Depleted specimens.
Remarks
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Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Negative
Interpretive Data
Background information for test. May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, details of testing, associated diseases, explanation of possible patient results.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
EBER
EBER ISH
EBV
EBV ISH
Epstein-Barr Virus
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) by In Situ Hybridization Stain Only