Epstein Barr-Virus DNA by PCR EBVPCR

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

EBV DNA by PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Epstein Barr Virus DNA by PCR - Blood

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: 2 Lavender-top (EDTA) or Plasma preparation Tube (PPT)
Specimen: 2 mL of EDTA plasma (1 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Whole blood: Freshly drawn blood specimens may be held at 2 to 30°C for up to 24 hours.
Plasma: Preparing plasma specimens through centrifugation, after centrifugation, remove plasma from cells. Plasma specimens may be stored:


Minimum Volume does not allow for repeat testing.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

24 Hours Rom Temperature
6 Days Refrigerated
6 Months Frozen

Methodology

Cobas EBV Quant Assay by PCR
Note: This test is intended for monitoring EBV antiviral therapy.

Days Performed

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

87799

PDM

5905890

Result Interpretation

Linear Range
35-100,000,000 IU/mL
1.54-8.00 log IU/mL

Forms

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