Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Synonyms
EBV; EBV DNA; EBV Quatitation
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
UCLA Clinical Lab
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
2-7 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Lavender (EDTA)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Heparinzed
Test Volume Required
2 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
1 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Must use custome UCLA Clinical Lab requisition. Use FedEx account# 1364-6787-5 for shipping.
CPT Codes
87799
Revised
08-26-14
Initials
SL