Epstein-Barr Virus, ISH with Interpretation

Test Code

16688

CPT Codes
88365

Preferred Specimen

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue block

Other Acceptable Specimens

Minimum: 3 unstained, positively charged slides

Instructions

Please include surgical pathology report.

Transport Container

IHC Specimen Transport Kit

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Indefinitely
Refrigerated: Indefinitely
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Set up: Mon-Fri a.m.; Report available: 2 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

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.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

14225 Newbrook Drive

Chantilly, VA 20153

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.