EPSTEIN BARR VIRAL LOAD BY PCR
Synonyms: | Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Quantitative, by PCR; EBV viral load; EPSTEIN BARR QUANTITATION DNA, PCR, REAL TIME |
Computer Code: | (EBVDQ) |
Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (lavender (EDTA), pale yellow (ACD) or PPT top tube). |
Minimum Volume: | 0.2 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain at room temperature if lab to receive within 24 hours.. > 24 hours: Lavender: Centrifuge, remove plasma and freeze. |
Reference Values: | Less than 200 or 2.3 log IU/mL. |
Lab Code: | Molecular Diagnostics |
Requisition: | MOL DIAG |
Test Frequency: | 1/week |
Routine TAT: | positivity 24 hrs, quantification 1-2 weeks |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 87799 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |