ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Epstein-Barr Virus by PCR : 0050246

Mnemonic: EBVPCR

Methodology: Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-4 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  CSF, tissue biopsy (freeze tissue immediately), one 7 mL plain red or serum separator tube, 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
Reference Interval:
Negative - Epstein-Barr virus DNA not detected by PCR.
Positive - Epstein-Barr virus DNA detected by PCR.
Interpretive Data: 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
 
 

 

 

 
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