Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
EBV
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1 Day
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.3-1 mL Whole Blood or Bone Marrow collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or CSF collected in a sterile container
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
1 mL Blood collected in a serum separator tube (SST); or Tissue, Bronchoalveolar lavage or Eye fluid collected in a sterile container is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 8 Days; Frozen: 30 Days (Unacceptable for Whole Blood or Bone Marrow)
Test Volume Required
1 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL
Processing Instructions
Separate serum within 2 hours of collection. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of specimens. Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.
Comments
For plasma, refer to EBV DNA, Qualitative (LAB001337) done in-house.
CPT Codes
87798
Revised
09-27-22