Medichecks Immunity & infection

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV DNA) Blood Test

Check for the presence of glandular fever with our simple blood test. Caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, this test detects the virus's DNA in your blood, helping you understand whether you've been infected, even before antibodies are detectable.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
7 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Epstein - Barr Virus PCR

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
7 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Immunity

  • Epstein - Barr Virus PCR

About this test

Check for the presence of glandular fever with our simple blood test. Caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, this test detects the virus's DNA in your blood, helping you understand whether you've been infected, even before antibodies are detectable.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.6/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 36th percentile of immunity tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 7 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 2.0/10

    £299.00 against a median of £129.00 for the 79 similarly sized immunity tests we track (+132%).

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