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Test Code EBVPCR EBV by PCR, Quantitative, Blood

Clinical Information

Detection and quantification of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) viremia.

Synonym

  • EBVPCR
  • EBV Viral Load
  • EBV PCR

Specimen Required

Preferred Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Acceptable Container/Tube: Lavender Top
Specimen Source: Peripheral blood
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 2 mL
Processing Instructions: Centrifuge at 1500g for 10 minutes.  Whole blood must be spun down and plasma separated within 24 hours of collection. 

Specimen Stability Information

Ambient: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days

Reference Values

<35 IU/mL (<1.54 Log IU/mL)

Interpretation

This test was performed using a real time PCR assay. The dynamic range for this assay is 35 IU/mL-100,000,000 IU/mL (1.54-8.00 Log IU/mL).

Method Description

Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Lab

Clinical Lab University East

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

4 days

Reporting Name

EBV by PCR, Blood Quant

CPT Code Information

87799

LOINC Code Information

32585-2