Epstein-Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR QEBVQT
| Method(s) | Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
|---|---|
| Synonym | EBV, Post transplant, EBV DNA, QT PCR, EBV DNA QN, PCR, PTLD, Lymphoproliferative, Infectious Mononucleosis |
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL lavender (EDTA), yellow (ACD), white (PPT) or 1 mL plasma collected in lavender (EDTA), yellow (ACD) or white (PPT) top tube or 1 mL CSF in sterile, plastic leak-proof container or 1 mL serum. Also acceptable: Bronchoalveolar lavage collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container. |
| Transport | Transfer 1 mL serum or plasma refrigerated (Min: 0.5 mL). * Collection Instructions * CSF Submit in a sterile, plastic container and store refrigerated or frozen. Note: Avoid repeat freezing and thawing. |
| Stability | Whole blood Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen: Unacceptable All other specimens Ambient: 48 hours Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen: 30 days |
| Schedule | Daily; Report available: 4 days |
| Billing Code | 9011287 |
| CPTCode | 87799 |
| Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
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