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Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Reflex to Quantitative PCR

Molecular Diagnostics - : DNA

Test ID :
LAB3991/EBVPR
Test Workstation :
DNA2
Specimen Type:
2 mL blood collected in one EDTA (purple top) tube.
Minimum Volume:
Specimen minimum volume is 0.5 mL.
Cause for Rejection:
Quantity not sufficient, specimen clotted, improper anticoagulant, improper specimen type, improper storage/transport, mislabeled, or unlabeled.
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Mon-Fri (7:30-16:00)
Methodology:
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Special Instructions:
Upon arrival in laboratory, promptly centrifuge blood specimen tube and send 1.0 mL of the plasma to the Molecular laboratory. Refrigerate.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8722
TAT:
1-3 days
Additional Info:
If positive, Qualitative test will be cancelled and Quantitative test will be ordered and resulted.
CPT Code:
87798 if result negative: 87799 if result positive
Synonyms:
EpsteinBarr Virus DNA, EBV DNA

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