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Test Code EBVQN EBV by Quantitative PCR, Blood

Important Note

This code is valid in the South LA region only.

Lafayette and North LA regions : Use QEBV to Mayo - EAP LAB1373  EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS DNA, QUANTITATIVE (PCR)

Additional Codes

Epic EAP: LAB1373

Epic Description: EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS DNA, QUANTITATIVE (PCR)

Synonym

EBV PCR

 

Collection Limitations

Centrifuge specimen and separate the plasma into plastic screw top tube within 2 hours of collection and freeze at -70C.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Required

  Collection Container Preferred Volume Minimum Volume
Preferred

2 – Lavender, EDTA

 6.0 mL 5.0 mL

 

Specimen Stability

60 days frozen

Instructions for Collection and Transport

Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Please submit a dedicated sample for this test. Freeze specimen within 2 hours. Transport frozen on dry ice.

Aliquot Requirements

Plasma

Optimum 4.0 mL

Minimum 2.5 mL

Performing Lab

Ochsner Molecular Microbiology Lab

 

Assay Frequency

Monday thru Friday

Routine Turnaround Time

2-3 days, excluding weekends and holidays

CSR Storage Requirements

Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Freeze specimen at -70C.

CPT Code Information

87799