Epstein-Barr Virus, PCR-13387

Test info

  
Epstein-Barr Virus, PCR
  
13387
  
LAB13387
  
EBVPCR
  
EBV
EBV, real-time PCR
  

An aid in the diagnosis of infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).

Specimen

  
EDTA whole blood
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.2 mL
  

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

  

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

  
ACD whole blood
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
  

Whole blood:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

 

CSF:

Sterile vial/container

  

ACD whole blood:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

CSF:

Sterile vial/container

  

Whole blood

Ambient - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - NO

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Ambient - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - 90 days

  
  • 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.

Performance

  
LabCorp Burlington (138289): R-LC
  
4 days/wk
  
3 - 4 days
  

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Clinical and Interpretive info

  

Negative

Billing

  
This test may require preauthorization from the insurance provider. Check the payer guidelines and, if needed, obtain the pre-authorization prior to sample collection.
  
87798
  
Result 5005-4

Tracking

  
03/29/2019
  
02/19/2020
  
12/30/2023