Epstein Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative - Plasma
Order Name
EBV QT PCR
Test Number: 5580776
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5580776
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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EBV DNA IU/mL
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Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction | 43730-1 |
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EBV DNA Log/mL
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Calculation | 53774-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.7 mL) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Un-processed Whole Blood specimens are unacceptable. EDTA plasma, specimen should be centrifuged and plasma removed from cells within 6 hrs of collection. Specimen cannot be shared with other testing for risk of DNA contamination. Unacceptable Specimens: Room Temperature Specimens, Serum, CSF and Random Urine or Amniotic fluid are No longer Acceptable Specimen types. Specimen Stability: Room temperature= N/A; Refrigerated= 5 Days; Frozen= 1 Month (avoid >3 freeze/thaw cycles). |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Monday |
| Expected TAT | 5-7 days |
| Clinical Use | Assist in monitoring viral loads in post-transplant patients. |
| CPT Code(s) | 87799 |
| Lab Section | Molecular Diagnostic |