Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Synonyms
Infectious Mononucleosis; LightCycler EBV
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday; A.M.
Standard TAT
5-7 Days
Collection Information
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Fluid (CSF, Body (ex: Pericardial Fluid), Ocular) 0.3-0.5 mL collected in a sterile container. Respiratory (Bronchial washing, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Nasopharyngeal aspirate/washing, Sputum, Tracheal aspirate): 1-1.5 mL collected in a sterile container. Miscellaneous CultureSwab (Eye, Nasal, Throat): placed back into swab cylinder. Fresh Tissue (Brain, Colon, Kidney, Liver, Lung, etc.): in a sterile container with 1-2 mL of sterile saline or multi-microbe medium (M5). Random Urine: 0.3-1 mL collected in a sterile container. Bone marrow: 0.5 mL collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Calcium alginate-tipped swab; Wood swab; Transport swab containing gel; Blood; Serum; Stool; Paraffin blocks; Breast milk
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments and on specimen.
CPT Codes
87798
Revised
01-23-17
Initials
SL