Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV DNA) Blood Test, from our experts to you.
Dr Sam Rodgers MBBS, MRCGP

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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.


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's Included?

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Epstein - Barr Virus PCR