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HelpTest Code EBVP Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA PCR, quantitative
Laboratory Code
LAB1373
Specimen Requirements
Preferred:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood or Bone Marrow
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 3.0 mL (at least 1.0 mL for bone marrow)
Acceptable: (only qualitative results will be available)
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
Specimen Type: Swab Sources: Nasal, throat, rectal (others please specify)
Container/Tube: Universal Transport Media (dry swab in plain container is acceptable too)
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Tissue Biopsy
Container/Tube: Sterile Container with 1.0 - 2.0 mL of sterile saline
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: 2.0 mL
Specimen Stability
7 days, refrigerated
Methodology
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction, Quantitative
Days and Times Performed
TAT 7 days
Reference Interval
| Sample Matrix | EDTA plasma |
|---|---|
| Linear Range | 180 IU/mL to 1,000,000 IU/mL |
| Limit of Detection (LoD) | 120 IU/mL |
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.
Service Code
1033804
LOINC Code Information
43730-1
Update
Last updated 20/03/2025