Epstein-Barr Virus Encoded RNA (EBER) by in situ Hybridization
Label Mnemonic: EBER
Immunopathology
5238 RCP
356-2688
Specimen(s):
Formalin Fixed Paraffin-embedded Tissue (10% neutral buffered formalin)
Collection Medium:
Tissue Block
Turn Around Time:
Final results within 1 week.
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
Epstein-Barr Virus Encoded RNA (EBER) is intended for the detection of latent EBV infection by in situ hybridization on formalin fixed paraffin-embedded sections. The Epstein-Barr peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probe is complementary to the two nuclear EBER RNAs encoded by Epstein-Barr virus.

See the list of In Situ Hybridization Tests.
Methodology:
In situ Hybridization
CPT Code:
88368