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HelpTest Code LAB7322 Epstein Barr Virus PCR Quantitative
Performing Section
Microbiology
Purpose/Principle
This test is used to monitor immunocompromised patients (i.e. solid organ or bone marrow transplant, HIV/AIDS, etc.), detect EBV-associated lymphoproliferative disorders, and assess treatment response. In this assay, DNA, extracted from patient samples, is subjected to real-time PCR amplification using primers and a dual-labeled fluorescent probe directed against a sequence of the EBV LMP2A gene.
Special Collection Notes
Collect specimen per standard operating procedure.
Specimen Type
CSF: CSF Tube Sterile Screw Capped ContainerWhole Blood: Purple Top Tube- EDTA
Specimen Volume
Preferred: 4.0 mL
Minimum: 0.7 mL
Processing Instructions
DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
Store refrigerated and ship specimen on wet ice, overnighted.
Temperature
Refrigerated
Test Components
EBV PCR QUANTITATIVE
EBV PCR QUANT VALUE
EBV PCR QUANT TISSUE VALUE
Reference Range
EBV PCR QUANTITATIVENo EBV detected
EBV PCR QUANT VALUE
Less than 100 copies/mL
EBV PCR QUANT TISSUE VALUE
<1 copies per 500ng DNA
TAT
72 Hours
Sample Stability
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Additional Notes
Specimen will be rejected if clotted.
Aliases
EBV PCR Quant
CPT
87799