Description
Isolation of the pathogen DNA using the polymerase chain reaction method allows proving its presence in the body and thereby confirming the diagnosis. The test can be particularly useful for diagnosing infectious mononucleosis in infants.
Period of execution
Within 3 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type
- Venous blood
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Throat swab (oropharynx)
- Synovial fluid