Epstein Barr Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR QEBVQL
Method(s) | Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction |
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Specimen Required | |
Collect | One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) OR CSF collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container OR >3 cubic mm fresh tissue collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container. Also acceptable: Body fluids (amniotic fluid, ocular fluid), Lower respiratory specimens (BAL, bronchial wash, trachael secretions) collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container. |
Transport | * Collection Instructions * CSF
Tissue
DO NOT FREEZE WHOLE BLOOD Minimum Volume
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Stability | Whole blood Ambient: 48 hours All other specimens Ambient: 48 hours |
Unacceptable Conditions |
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Schedule | Daily; Report available: 4 days |
Billing Code | 9011284 |
CPTCode | 87798 |
Notes | Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |