Epstein-Barr Virus, DNA quant PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Epstein-Barr Virus, DNA quant PCR-13523

Test name:

Test number:

13523

Excellian order number:

LAB13523

Abbreviation:

EBC

Alternate names:

EBV
EBV viral load
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), quantitative, DNA by Real-time PCR

Useful for:

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.

Limitations:

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

Specimen type:

EDTA plasma

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Processing instructions:

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

Transport container:

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

Transport and stability:

Frozen (preferred) - 6 months

Freeze/thaw cycles - stable x 4

Refrigerated - 8 days

Ambient - 48 hours

Reason for rejection:

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.

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (138230): R-LC

Days set up:

5 days/wk

TAT:

2 - 4 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

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

CPT codes:

87799

LOINC code:

Result 47982-4

Date created:

03/29/2019

Revised date:

01/24/2022

Review date:

02/20/2024