Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), molecular detection, PCR, bone marrow

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Infectious Mononucleosis
LightCycler EBV
PCR, Epstein-Barr
LEBV

Useful for:

Rapid qualitative detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA

Specimen type:

Bone marrow

Collection container:

Volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

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

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Reason for rejection:

Clotted specimens
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:

Mayo Clinic Laboratories (EBVPV): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1-4 days

Method:

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Reference ranges:

Negative

CPT codes:

87798

Date created:

11/13/2019

Revised date:

11/06/2023

Review date:

11/06/2023