Test Code EBVPC Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Quantitative Real-time PCR
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB4355
Epic Description: EBV, CSF, QUANTITATIVE PCR
Synonym
Spinal Fluid EBV Quantitative
Specimen Type
CSF
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Sterile Vial |
2.0 mL | 0.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Transport frozen on dry ice. Freeze if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
CSF
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Viracor Laboratories, Referral code:4500
https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/clinical/test-menu/4500-epstein-barr-virus-ebv-quantitative-pcr/
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport to sendout lab. Freeze if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
87799