Diagnostic testing in Epstein-Barr virus infection

Citation
T. Kudo et al., Diagnostic testing in Epstein-Barr virus infection, CLIN CH L M, 39(9), 2001, pp. 789-794
Citations number
68
Language
INGLESE
art.tipo
Review
Categorie Soggetti
Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE
ISSN journal
1434-6621 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
789 - 794
Database
ISI
SICI code
1434-6621(200109)39:9<789:DTIEVI>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Laboratory diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is improving wit h the development of new technologies. Quantification of the virus by real- time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and evaluation of EBV-specific T cells , especially by tetrameric human leukocyte antigens, are noteworthy candida tes for monitoring procedures in clinical laboratories involved in the mana gement of transplant recipients, Standardization of PCR is essential for im proving the quality of these monitoring procedures.