Which EBV test is most accurate? study puts three automated assays Head-to-Head
NCT ID NCT03650231
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three automated blood tests (Abbott Architect, Siemens Immulite, and Diasorin Liaison) for diagnosing Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. Researchers analyzed 91 blood samples from patients aged 3 to 82 to see how well each test detects key markers of EBV infection. The goal is to determine which test is most reliable for identifying different stages of EBV infection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If one test proves more accurate, it could improve how doctors diagnose EBV infections, especially tricky cases.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study comparing existing tests, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all populations or settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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91 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2015
- Finished
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Oct 2017
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
91 samples collected between 2014 and 2015 for which EBV diagnosis was requested. The serological diagnosis of EBV infection was performed in the Amiens University Hospital virology laboratory (France). The median age of patients was 34 years (mean: 38 years, range: 3-82 year) with a sex ratio of 50%. Sixteen of the 91 samples concerned children (\<15 years)
- Ages
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3 to 82 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with EBV diagnosis * Age between 3 and 82 years Exclusion Criteria: * Patient \<3 years * Patient \> 82 years
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Study site
Amiens, 80054, France
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