This test is intended to be used for the quantitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA and as an aid in the diagnosis and management of EBV infections.

Quantitative range is 35 IU/mL to 100,000,000 IU/mL

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Immediatley following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

1. Centrifuge specimen within 24 hours of collection
2. Transfer plasma to a Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp), labelled as EDTA plasma
3. Freeze

Screw-cap polypropylene frozen transport vial/tube - 4mL (LabCorp)

Frozen (preferred) - 6 months

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x 4

Refrigerated - 8 days

Ambient - 48 hours

• Quantity not sufficient for analysis
• Gross specimen contamination
• Specimen too old
• Leaking or broken tube
• PCR testing cannot be added on to a sample that has been opened and/or used for other testing. If the sample has already been used for testing, a new specimen will need to be collected.

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Negative

• Quantitative range is 35 - 100,000,000 IU/mL