EBER
Also known as: Epstein-Barr Virus by ISH
Use
This probe set labels all latent EBV‑infected cells, including EBV‑positive lymphoblastoid cell lines and EBV infected B‑cell immunoblasts in infectious mononucleosis. It also reacts with EBV‑associated undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinomas and with Reed‑Sternberg cells in almost all EBV‑associated Hodgkin lymphoma cases. Global interpretation is available on head and neck carcinoma case specimens only; Tech‑Only testing is available for all samples.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
New York Approved
Methodology
Chromosomal / Cytogenetics (ISH)
Biomarkers
EBER
Microorganism
Result Turnaround Time
2-3 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Tissue (FFPE)
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Collection Instructions
FFPE tissue block preferred; or one unbaked, unstained H&E slide (required) plus three positively charged unstained slides, all cut at 4‑5 microns. Block and slide identifiers should be clearly written and match exactly with specimen ID and labeling.
Storage Instructions
Use cold pack for transport, ensuring cold pack is not in direct contact with specimen. For NYS clients, provide date and time of collection.