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Is It Possible For A Pathologist To Detect EBV After

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Question : Is it possible for a pathologist to detect EBV after a person has died? If so for how long and how is it detected?
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but yes EBV can be detected after death through an autopsy. It can be detected either by FISH technique or serology but PCR remains the most accurate test..
Autopsy should be carried out soon after death, preferably within the first 24 hours for best results. I hope you find this helpful. If you don’t have any other clarifications then please close the discussion..
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Is It Possible For A Pathologist To Detect EBV After

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Dear Ma’am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but yes EBV can be detected after death through an autopsy. It can be detected either by FISH technique or serology but PCR remains the most accurate test.. Autopsy should be carried out soon after death, preferably within the first 24 hours for best results. I hope you find this helpful. If you don’t have any other clarifications then please close the discussion..