Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), also known as human herpesvirus 4 (HHV-4), a member of the herpesvirus family, is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis and is linked to various malignancies, including Hodgkin lymphoma, Burkitt lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. In immunocompromised patients, EBV reactivation can lead to serious complications. Sensitive detection is essential for diagnosis, monitoring, and risk assessment.
EBV PCR kits based on real-time PCR technology provide a specific and sensitive method for detecting EBV DNA in human samples. These molecular diagnostics tools offer accurate and reproducible results in routine and specialized laboratory workflows. Available in research use only (RUO) formats and optionally in CE IVD-marked versions, these PCR assays support applications including transplant patient monitoring from clinical samples, EBV-associated disease research, and viral load quantification.
EBV as well as some other Herpes-virus pathogens are part of TORCH group. Please find selected EBV assays which can be used in relation to significant risks during pregnancy also in the specific TORCH category together with other non-Herpes-virus pathogens.