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HelpTest ID LBOR0020 EBV DNA Quantitative by PCR
Specimen Type/Requirements
Lavender top (EDTA) tube - Plasma (preferred) or Whole blood
Gold top (Serum w/ gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Sterile, plastic, leak-proof container - CSF or Bronchoalveolar lavage
Separate serum/plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection.
Indicate source on the specimen.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Reject Criteria: Heparin anticoagulant or thawed specimen.
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | 48 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 8 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 30 days |
** do NOT freeze whole blood |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
87799
Report Available
2 days
Interface Build Information
| Reult Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 7733 | Specimen Source |
| 6903 | EBV DNA Quant by PCR |
| 6902 | EBV DNA Quant by PCR Log |