ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050246: Epstein-Barr Virus by PCR |
| Test Mnemonic: EBVPCR | |
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Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 1-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: CSF, tissue biopsy (freeze tissue immediately), one 7 mL plain red or SST, or one 5 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Spin blood samples and remove serum or plasma before transporting. Specimen source is required.
Transport: 1 mL CSF, serum, or plasma in a sterile container, frozen. Fresh tissue, snap frozen, on dry ice. Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.25 mL CSF, serum, or plasma, frozen. (Less volume may decrease sensitivity of assay.) Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines. Remarks: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue can be submitted, but it is not an optimal sample. Transport at 20-25°C. Unacceptable Conditions: Nonsterile or leaking containers. Heparinized, frozen, hemolyzed, or clotted whole blood. Tissues in formalin or other preservatives. Samples in Microtest M4. Stability: Ambient: 8 hours (excludes tissue); Refrigerated: 3 days (excludes tissue); Frozen: 1 year |
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Negative - Epstein-Barr virus DNA not detected by PCR. Positive - Epstein-Barr virus DNA detected by PCR. |
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A negative result does not rule out the presence of PCR inhibitors in the patient specimen or Epstein-Barr virus DNA in concentrations below the level of detection of the assay. This test is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Please refer to Statement A in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 87798 |