EBV Quantitative PCR
Test Summary
Detection of EBV DNA via real-time qualitative PCR
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
2 mL EDTA Plasma (Lavender top) tube(s)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma
0.5 mL whole blood
0.5 mL whole blood
Instructions
Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Transfer plasma to a completely labeled plastic transport tube within 6 hours of collection. Freeze plasma pour off.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Lavender top tube (EDTA), Sterile plastic pour off tube
Urine: Sterile, plastic collection cup
Urine: Sterile, plastic collection cup
Transport Temperature
Plasma - Frozen or Refrigerated
Whole Blood - Refrigerated
Whole Blood - Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Plasma
- Room Temperature = unacceptable
- Refrigerated = 8 hours (24 hours after first thaw)
- Frozen = 5 days
- Whole Blood
- Room Temperature = 8 hours
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Plasma received at room temperature, Whole Blood received frozen.
Order Code
EBVDNA
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB2103
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87799
Billing Code
- 300768
CPT Statement
Methodology
This test employs a Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the amplification of a well conserved region of EBV LMP2A Gene.
FDA Status
No - This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
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
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL EDTA Plasma (Lavender top) tube(s)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL plasma
0.5 mL whole blood
0.5 mL whole blood
Instructions
Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Transfer plasma to a completely labeled plastic transport tube within 6 hours of collection. Freeze plasma pour off.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Lavender top tube (EDTA), Sterile plastic pour off tube
Urine: Sterile, plastic collection cup
Urine: Sterile, plastic collection cup
Transport Temperature
Plasma - Frozen or Refrigerated
Whole Blood - Refrigerated
Whole Blood - Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Plasma
- Room Temperature = unacceptable
- Refrigerated = 8 hours (24 hours after first thaw)
- Frozen = 5 days
- Whole Blood
- Room Temperature = 8 hours
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Plasma received at room temperature, Whole Blood received frozen.
Result Information
Methodology
This test employs a Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for the amplification of a well conserved region of EBV LMP2A Gene.
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 3 days