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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies

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Useful For
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Rapid qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in specimens

 

Diagnosis of disease due to EBV

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Method Name
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Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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Epstein-Barr Virus, PCR, Varies

Aliases
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EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus)

EBV Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

EBV Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), Spinal Fluid

EBV Detection by Real-Time PCR

Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction

Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), CSF

Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), CSF

Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR

Infectious Mononucleosis

LightCycler EBV

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

PCR, Epstein-Barr

Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing

Varies

Necessary Information

1. Specimen source is required.

2. Source information must include main anatomical site of collection.

ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question ID Description Answers
EBVS Specimen Source

Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing

Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Fluid

Sources: Spinal fluid, sterile body fluids (peritoneal fluid/ascites, pericardial fluid, pleural fluid/thoracentesis), amniotic, or ocular

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Preferred: Sterile screwcap 5-mL plastic vial

Acceptable: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Type: Fluid

Sources: Respiratory; bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sterile screwcap 5-mL plastic vial

Acceptable: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

 

Specimen Type: Swab

Sources: Eye and upper respiratory (nasal, throat)

Supplies:

-Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)

-BD E-Swab (T853)

-M4-RT(T605)

Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4, M5, Bartels, or Jiangsu) and E-Swab or Culturette

Collection Instructions: Place swab back into multimicrobe media.

 

Specimen Type: Bone marrow

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA) only

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Clotted specimens will be rejected.

 

Specimen Type: Fresh tissue

Supplies: M4-RT (T605)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sterile container containing multimicrobe medium (M4-RT, M4, M5, Bartels, or Jiangsu)

Acceptable: Sterile container containing 1-2 mL of sterile saline

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue. Fixed tissue is not acceptable.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.

Ocular Fluid, Spinal Fluid: 0.3 mL

Sterile body fluids (peritoneal fluid/ascites, pericardial fluid, pleural fluid/thoracentesis): See Specimen Required

Respiratory Specimens: 1 mL

Tissue: 2 x 2-mm biopsy

Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected

Calcium alginate-tipped swab
Wood swab
Transport swab containing gel
Formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissues
Heat-inactivated specimens
Dry/flocked ESwabs 		Reject

Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
Frozen 7 days

Useful For
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Rapid qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in specimens

 

Diagnosis of disease due to EBV

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Clinical Information
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Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis, Burkitt lymphoma, and in Southern China, nasopharyngeal carcinoma. EBV-associated central nervous system (CNS) disease is most frequently associated with primary CNS lymphoma in patients with AIDS. In addition, CNS infection associated with the detection of EBV DNA can be seen in immunocompetent patients.

Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Interpretation
Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results

Detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) supports the clinical diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) disease due to the virus. EBV DNA is not detected in CSF from patients without CNS disease caused by this virus.

Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances

A negative result does not eliminate the possibility of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection of the central nervous system.

 

This assay may detect viremia or viral shedding in asymptomatic individuals. However, this assay is only to be used for patients with a clinical history and symptoms consistent with EBV infection and must be interpreted in the context of the clinical picture.

Supportive Data

Thirty negative specimens of each matrix accepted for this assay were spiked with Epstein-Barr positive control plasmid at the approximate limit of detection (LOD; 10-20 targets/mcL). The 30 spiked specimens of each type were run in a blinded manner along with 30 negative (non-spiked) specimens; 93% to 100% of the spiked specimens were positive and 100% of the non-spiked specimens were negative.

 

Analytical Sensitivity/LOD:

The 95% LOD for this assay is less than 10 targets per microliter using plasmid and whole virus spiked into matrix. The LOD was confirmed in each matrix type that is accepted for testing with this assay.

 

Analytical Specificity:

No polymerase chain reaction signal was obtained from extracts of 40 bacterial and viral isolates that could cause similar symptoms including herpes simplex virus 1 and 2; cytomegalovirus; varicella zoster virus; and human herpesvirus (HHV) 6, HHV 7, and HHV 8.

 

Precision:

Interassay precision was 100% and intraassay precision was 100%. 

 

Reportable Range:

This is a qualitative assay and results are reported as either negative or positive for targeted Epstein-Barr virus DNA.

Clinical Reference
Recommendations for in-depth reading of a clinical nature

1. Tachikawa N, Goto M, Hoshino Y, et al. Detection of toxoplasma gondii, epstein-barr virus, and JC virus DNAs in the cerebrospinal fluid in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients with focal central nervous system complications. Intern Med. 1999;38(7):556-562. doi:10.2169/internalmedicine.38.556

2. Antinori A, Cingolani A, De Luca A, et al. Epstein-Barr virus in monitoring the response to therapy of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-related primary central nervous system lymphoma. Ann Neurol. 1999;45(2):259-261

3. Cingolani A, De Luca A, Larocca LM, et al. Minimally invasive diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome-related primary central nervous system lymphoma. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1998 ;90(5):364-369. doi:10.1093/jnci/90.5.364

4. Niller HH, Wolf H, Minarovits J: Regulation and dysregulation of epstein-barr virus latency: implications for the development of autoimmune disease. Autoimmunity. 2008:41(4):298-328. doi:10.1080/08916930802024772

5. Studahl M, Hagberg L, Rekvdar E, Bergstrom T. Herpesvirus DNA detection in cerebrospinal fluid: difference in clinical presentation between alph-, beta-, and gamma-herpes viruses. Scand J Infect Dis. 2000;32(3):237-248. doi:10.1080/00365540050165857

6. Lau AH, Soltys K, Sindhi RK, Bond G, Mazariegos GV, Green M. Chronic high epstein-barr viral load carriage in pediatric small bowel transplant recipients. Pediatr Transplant. 2010;14(4):549-553. doi:10.1111/j.1399-3046.2009.01283.x

7. Fugl A, Andersen CL Epstein-barr virus and its association with disease - a review of relevance to general practice. BMC Fam Pract. 2019;20(1):62. doi:10.1186/s12875-019-0954-3

Method Description
Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

Viral nucleic acid is extracted by the MagNA Pure automated instrument (Roche Applied Science) from clinical specimens. Primers are directed to the target gene (latent membrane protein). The LightCycler instrument amplifies and monitors by fluorescence the development of target nucleic acid sequences after the annealing step during polymerase chain reaction (PCR) cycling. This is an automated PCR system that can rapidly detect (30-40 minutes) amplicon development through stringent air-controlled temperature cycling in capillary cuvettes. The detection of amplified products is based on the fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) principle. For FRET product detection, a hybridization probe with a donor fluorophore, fluorescein, on the 3' end is excited by an external light source and emits light that is absorbed by a second hybridization probe with an acceptor fluorophore, LC-Red 640, at the 5' end. The acceptor fluorophore then emits a light of a different wavelength that can be measured with a signal that is proportional to the amount of specific PCR product. Melting curve analysis is performed following PCR amplification. Starting at 45 degrees C, the temperature in the thermal chamber is slowly raised to 80 degrees C and the fluorescence is measured at frequent intervals. Analysis of the PCR amplification and probe melting curves is accomplished through the use of LightCycler software.(Unpublished Mayo method)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Monday through Sunday

Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

Same day/1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time
Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

7 days

Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester

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Test Classification
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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

87798

LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.

Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
EBVPV Epstein-Barr Virus, PCR, Varies 5005-4
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
EBVS Specimen Source 31208-2
618327 Epstein-Barr Virus PCR 5005-4

Test Setup Resources

Setup Files
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Excel | Pdf

Sample Reports
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Normal Reports | Abnormal Reports

SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.

SI Normal Reports | SI Abnormal Reports

Test Update Resources

Change Type Effective Date
Test Changes - Specimen Information 2023-11-13