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Test Directory EBV DNA, Quantitative Nucleic Acid Testing

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

1.5 mL EDTA Plasma (lavender top)

Minimum Volume

.600 mL plasma

Instructions

Whole blood should be collected in sterile tubes using EDTA as the anticoagulant. 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

N/A

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

Department

Molecular/Serology

Reference Range

NDET or DET

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesdays, Thursdays; Reports: 2 - 5 days