CPT/HCPCS
87799
Order Code
CH781
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Whole blood, Plasma, Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Whole blood collected in EDTA, ACD or PPT tube
Preferred Specimens
Whole blood
Minimum Volume (uL)
.5 mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 8 days |
| Frozen | Whole blood: Unacceptable All other specimens: 30 days |
Reject Criteria
Heparin anticoagulant
Test Details
Methodology
Real-Time PCR
Clinical Significance
Epstein-Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR – Monitoring EBV DNA levels by quantitative PCR in patients at risk of EBVassociated lymphoproliferative disorders may allow timely recognition of virus reactivation and permit installment of antiviral treatment.
Reference Ranges
Not Detected
