ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

8030630: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Probe, Paraffin

Test Mnemonic: IM EBV
Methodology: In situ Hybridization

Performed: Mon-Thu

Reported: Within 5 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: Tissue.

Transport: Paraffin-embedded, formalin-fixed tissue block at 20-25°C.  Protect paraffin block from excessive heat.  Ship in cooled container during summer months.

Remarks: If paraffin block is unavailable to send, submit 12 tissue sections from paraffin block on "plus" charged or salinized slides.

Unacceptable Conditions: Samples fixed in formalin substitute.

Stability: Paraffin block: Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Acceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable

Reference Interval:
Negative

Interpretive Data:


Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.



CPT Code(s):
88365