Epstein-Barr Virus, ISH with Interpretation

Test Code

16688

CPT Codes
88365

Preferred Specimen

Formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue block

Instructions

Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Do Not Freeze

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinite
Refrigerated: Indefinite
Frozen: Do not freeze

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Sample received in fixative

Methodology
In-Situ Hybridization (ISH)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

A.M. Sets up 4 days a week.

Clinical Significance

EBV is associated with hodgkins lymphoma, and EBV-lmp1, or small rna's of EBV known as ebers, can be detected in about 50% of cases of classic hodgkins lymphoma.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.