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Epstein Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative - Plasma

Order Name EBV QT PCR
Test Number: 5580776
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
EBV DNA IU/mL
Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction 43730-1 
EBV DNA Log/mL
Calculation 53774-6 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.7 mL) Plasma EDTA (Lavender Top) Refrigerated
Instructions Un-processed Whole Blood specimens are unacceptable.
EDTA plasma, specimen should be centrifuged and plasma removed from cells within 6 hrs of collection.
Specimen cannot be shared with other testing for risk of DNA contamination.
Unacceptable Specimens: Room Temperature Specimens, Serum, CSF and Random Urine or Amniotic fluid are No longer Acceptable Specimen types.
Specimen Stability: Room temperature= N/A; Refrigerated= 5 Days; Frozen= 1 Month (avoid >3 freeze/thaw cycles).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Monday 
Expected TAT 5-7 days  
Clinical Use Assist in monitoring viral loads in post-transplant patients. 
CPT Code(s) 87799
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
Lab Section Molecular Diagnostic