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Epstein-Barr Virus by Qualitative PCR
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Ordering Recommendation
Do not use for diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis. Use to detect EBV in individuals suspected of having EBV-related disease. Epstein-Barr Virus by Quantitative NAAT, Plasma (3006079) is preferred for plasma specimens.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
1-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Lavender (K2EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA), or Serum Separator Tube (SST). Also acceptable: Bone marrow aspirate in Lavender (K2EDTA) or Pink (K2EDTA), OR CSF or tissue.
Transfer 1 mL whole blood, bone marrow or CSF to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Serum or Plasma: Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum, plasma to a sterile container. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Tissue: Transfer to sterile container and freeze immediately.
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow: Refrigerated.
All others: Frozen.
Heparinized specimens, tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Specimen source required.
Whole Blood or Bone Marrow: Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 week
Fresh Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 year
All others: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR)
Note
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050117 | Epstein Barr Virus Source | 31208-2 |
| 0050246 | Epstein Barr Virus by PCR | 5005-4 |
Aliases
- EBV
- EBV PCR
- EBV qualitative
- herpes
- HHV-4
- Human herpesvirus 4
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