Epstein-Barr Virus, PCR

Alphabetical Test listing

Epstein-Barr Virus, PCR-13387

Test name:

Test number:

13387

Excellian order number:

LAB13387

Abbreviation:

EBVPCR

Alternate names:

EBV
EBV, real-time PCR

Useful for:

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

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Alternate specimen type:

ACD whole blood
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Alternate collection container:

Whole blood:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

CSF:

Sterile vial/container

Alternate transport container:

ACD whole blood:

Yellow ACD (A or B)

CSF:

Sterile vial/container

Transport and stability:

Whole blood

Ambient - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - NO

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Ambient - 7 days

Refrigerated - 7 days

Frozen - 90 days

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 (138289): R-LC

Days set up:

4 days/wk

TAT:

3 - 4 days

Method:

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Preauthorization:

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

CPT codes:

87798

LOINC code:

Result 5005-4

Date created:

03/29/2019

Revised date:

02/19/2020

Review date:

12/30/2023