EBV DNA, Quantitative Nucleic Acid Testing
Order Code:
EBVPCR
Test Summary
N/A
Aliases
Transplant EBV QPCR
Transplant EBV DNA Quant
Epstein Barr Virus DNA, QN RT PCR
Epstein Barr Virus Quant
EBV Quant
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL plasma EDTA (lavender) top tube. Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to a sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial.
Minimum Volume
.600 mL plasma
Instructions
4 mL plasma EDTA (lavender) top tube. Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to a sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Primary or plastic screw-top tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated/Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 6 months (Stable for up to four freeze/thaw cycles when frozen at -15°C to -80°C.)
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
EBVPCR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6958
Includes
EBVI
EBVQTN
EBVLG
CPT Code
87799
Billing Code
300131
CPT Statement
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Quantitative
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
NDET or DET
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Reports: 1-3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL plasma EDTA (lavender) top tube. Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to a sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial.
Minimum Volume
.600 mL plasma
Instructions
4 mL plasma EDTA (lavender) top tube. Separate plasma from whole blood within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Transfer the plasma to a sterile, polypropylene screw-cap vial.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Primary or plastic screw-top tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated/Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 6 months (Stable for up to four freeze/thaw cycles when frozen at -15°C to -80°C.)
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Quantitative
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
NDET or DET
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Reports: 1-3 days