Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV DNA) Blood Test

£299.00

Glandular fever, which is caused by the Epstein Barr virus is very common and highly infectious. This test looks for the presence of Epstein barr virus DNA in your blood.

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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV DNA) Blood Test

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FAQs

How do you get EBV?

EBV causes glandular fever in up to 50% of infected people. After initial exposure to the virus, there is an incubation period of several weeks. EBV then causes a primary infection, followed by resolution and dormancy. Our test checks for viral DNA in the blood to confirm an EBV infection.

What are the symptoms of glandular fever?

Symptoms of glandular fever include a very high temperature, a severe sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme fatigue.

What is EBV?

EBV causes glandular fever in up to 50% of infected people. After initial exposure to the virus, there is an incubation period of several weeks. EBV then causes a primary infection, followed by resolution and dormancy. Our test checks for viral DNA in the blood to confirm an EBV infection.

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