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Test ID LBOR0020 EBV DNA Quantitative by PCR

Specimen Type/Requirements

Lavender top (EDTA) tube -  Plasma (preferred) or Whole blood

Gold top (Serum w/ gel) tube - Serum

Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum

Sterile, plastic, leak-proof container - CSF or Bronchoalveolar lavage

 

Separate serum/plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Indicate source on the specimen.

 

Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia. 

Reject Criteria:  Heparin anticoagulant or thawed specimen.

Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Specimen Volume

 

Preferred Volume   1.0 mL  
Minimum Volume   0.5 mL 

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

2 days

Methodology

Real-Time PCR

Performing Lab

Quest Chantilly

CPT

87799

Interface Build Information

Reult Code Result Code Description  
7733 Specimen Source
6903 EBV DNA Quant by PCR
6902 EBV DNA Quant by PCR Log   

 

Stability/Transport

 

Room Temperature   48 hours    
Refrigerated   8 days   Preferred for transport  
Frozen   30 days  

** do NOT freeze whole blood