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Test Code EBVP Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA PCR, Quantitative

Infectious

Additional Codes

LOINC: 43730-1

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole blood or bone marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3mL (at least 1mL for bone marrow)

 

Acceptable:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or sputum
Container/Tube: Sterile plain container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Container/Tube: Sterile plain container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Days and Times Performed

Thursday, TAT 5 working days

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative

Service Code

1033804

Update

Last updated 22/05/2021

Specimen Stability

7 days, refrigerated

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

For detection of Epstein-Barr virus DNA in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Used in monitoring of immunocompromised patients with leukemia or those who have undergone organ transplantation, or patients with lymphoproliferative tumors.

Reference

Non-detectable titre < 200 copies/mL