Chromogenic in Situ Hybridization for Epstein Barr Virus (EBER)




Test Mnemonic

CSHEBR

CPT Codes

  • 88365 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • CISH
  • CISH EBER

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
OneParaffin block  AmbientSubmit specimen with Anatomic Request Form indicate EBER on request form and deliver to Immunotyping Lab. Histopathologic review is required on the submitted specimen.
SixTissue, paraffin embeddedSlides Ambient4 um sections formalin fixed tissue on charged, unbaked slides. Submit specimen with Anatomic Request Form indicate EBER on request form and deliver to Immunotyping Lab. Histopathologic review is required on the submitted specimen.

Days Performed

Mon - Fri

Turnaround Time

1 - 2 days

Methodology

Name Description
Chromogenic in Situ Hybridization (CISH) 

Special Info

Formalin fixed Paraffin-embedded tissue.

Clinical Info

Used as an ancillary tool for diagnosis and determination of antiviral or other therapy for selected lymphomas and solid tumors.

Clinical Limitation

n/a

Clinical Reference

n/a