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HelpTest Code EBDN Epstein Barr Virus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2428
Epic Description: EB VIRUS DNA DETECTOR, QUALITATIVE
Synonym
EBV DNA by PCR
EBV DNA Qualitative
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
| Preferred | Lavender, EDTA | 1.0 mL | 0.3 mL |
Specimen Stability
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Plasma (Preferred-send frozen)
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Blood collected in tubes with heparin anticoagulant are not accepted for this test.
Plasma: Collect blood in Lavender, EDTA. Store collected whole blood at room temperature and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to sterile, plastic, screw-capped tubes and store refrigerated or frozen.
Alternate: Send 1.0 mL whole blood collected in EDTA. Transport refrigerated. Do not freee whole blood.
Aliquot Requirements
| Optimum |
Minimum |
| Whole Blood: 1.0 mL | 0.3 mL |
| Plasma: 1.0 mL | 0.3 mL |
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 34179
Assay Frequency
Daily
Routine Turnaround Time
2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport to Sendout Lab. Centrifuge whole blood and aliquot plasma into plastic tube. Store Plasma Frozen.
CPT Code Information
87798