Utility of Epstein-Barr Virus DNA in Nasopharynx Swabs as a Reflex Test to Triage Seropositive Individuals in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Screening Programs.

Geng Hang ChenZhiwei LiuKelly J YuAnna E CoghillXiao Xia ChenShang Hang XieDong Feng LinQi Hong HuangYu Qiang LuWei LingChu Yang LinZi Jian LuYu Ying FanLin Quan TangJoshua N SampsonHui LiAnn D KingJaap M MiddeldorpAllan HildesheimSu Mei Cao

Published in: Clinical chemistry (2022)

Nasopharynx swab EBV DNA showed promise as a reflex test to triage serology high-risk individuals, reducing referral by ca. 40% with little reduction in sensitivity compared to a serology-only screening program.

Keyphrases

epstein barr virus
emergency department
diffuse large b cell lymphoma
circulating tumor
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public health
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circulating tumor cells
machine learning
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