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HelpTest Code 01301 EBV PCR, Quantitative (BAMHI) (SGH)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Minimum Volume: Blood, 6.0 mL
Specimen Stability
| Specimen Type | Stool |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Not available |
| Refrigerate | 3 days |
| Frozen | Not available |
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Thursday, TAT 5 - 10 days
This does not include the 1 - 3 days transit time from NUH to the testing laboratory
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Useful For
For detection and quantitative measurement of Epstein-Barr virus DNA. As an adjunct in diagnosis, prognostication and post-treatment monitoring of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC). Also used in diagnosis of Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders (PTLD), EBV-associated posterior uveitis and in diagnosis of central nervous system lymphoma in AIDS patients.
Service Code
36991
Update
Last updated 24/03/2025