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Test Code EBVPSGH EBV PCR, Quantitative, BAMHI (NPC) (SGH)

Important Note

This test is used for diagnosis, prognostication and post-treatment monitoring of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). If specimen is intended to be tested for screening and diagnosis of post transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), Please instead order EBV PCR, Quantitative (PTLD) (SGH), LAB3053492

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Minimum Volume: Blood, 3.0 mL

 

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Whole blood
Ambient NA
Refrigerate 5 days
Frozen NA

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