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Epstein-Barr Virus encoded RNA (EBER) - Paraffin Section ISH

Alternative Names:

Histology - EBER ISH Paraffin Section

Laboratory:

Anatomical Pathology

Test Code:

EBV ISH

Registration Instructions:

Note: From 01/09/2019 EBER ISH will be performed and reported internally by Anatomical Pathology. Prior to this change EBER ISH test were a Sendaway Test to Eastern Health Pathology, Box Hill.

Registration: EBER ISH is an add-on test to an existing biopsy accession. Test registration is performed by Anatomical Pathology. Pathologist block selection and authorisation is required.

Specimen Types:

Tissue
Paraffin Section (unstained)

Container Types:

Slide

Collection & Request Instructions:

Must be discussed Anatomical Pathologist-90763150

Lab Instruction: Cut a 3 micron section onto a charged slide. Label with patient name and accesion number.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly