Epstein-Barr Virus PCR Qualitative
Order Name
EBV Ql PCR
Test Number: 5194670
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5194670
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Epstein-Barr Virus PCR Qualitative
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Polymerase Chain Reaction/Real Time |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | EDTA Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube OR sterile container (CSF) Specimen Storage: Whole blood is STABLE at room temperature or refrigerated for up to seven days, do NOT freeze whole blood. CSF is STABLE at room temperature or refrigerated for up to seven days, CSF can be FROZEN for up to 90 days. Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 4 days |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 138289 |
| CPT Code(s) | 87798 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |