Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) by In Situ Hybridization Stain Only
Also known as: SO EBVP ISH
Use
This test is used to detect Epstein‑Barr virus in formalin‑fixed, paraffin‑embedded tissue using in situ hybridization (ISH). It is intended solely for detection and does not include interpretation.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Specimens with non-representative tissue type or depleted specimens are unacceptable. Frozen specimens are unacceptable. Interpretation is not included.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Epstein‑Barr virus (EBV)
Other
LOINC Codes
- 94736-6 - Tissue block ID Spec
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Tissue block or unstained positively charged slides (6 slides, 3‑5 µm)
Collection Instructions
Formalin fix (10 percent neutral buffered formalin) and paraffin‑embed specimen; cells must be prepared into a cellblock; transport tissue block or 6 unstained (3‑ to 5‑micron thick) positively charged slides using ARUP tissue transport kit #47808.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature; refrigerated acceptable; ship in cooled container during summer months.
Causes for Rejection
Non‑representative tissue type; depleted specimens
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
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