Methodology
Real-Time PCR (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
Epstein Barr Virus
Specimen Type
Plasma
Performing Lab
RCHSD MDL (PCR)
Epic ID
LAB001365
Lab Test Days
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (10 AM Cutoff)
Standard TAT
72 Hours
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1 mL Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Do not collected in EDTA microtainer.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 24 Hours; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Microtainer; Heparinized or ACD plasma; Serum; Unlabeled or incompletely labeled specimens; Specimens with signs of leakage during transport
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Plasma
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Plasma
Processing Instructions
Separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection and transfer plasma to an orange screw-cap tube. DO NOT USE SNAP-CAP TUBES. Place plasma in a small clear bag and place in -80 freezer MDL (PCR) bin as soon as possible.
Comments
If EBV PCR, Qualitative is positive, then EBV DNA, Quantitative PCR will be reflexed and reported the same day.
CPT Codes
87798; 87799
Revised
1/15/25
Initials
SA