Epstein-Barr Virus Encoded RNA (EBER) by in situ Hybridization

Label Mnemonic:	EBER
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CPT code:	88368

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

Instructions:

Specimens fixed in alternative fixatives or frozen tissue is not acceptable.