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Plasma, Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA, Quantitative RT PCR
MessageTest goes live 03/13/2024.
Test replaced previous test EBVQP Epstein-Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Test replaced previous test EBVQP Epstein-Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, performed at Quest Diagnostics.
Test Code
EBVPG
Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB17074
CPT Codes
87799
Preferred Specimen
Specimen Type: Plasma EDTA
Collection Container: White/pearl top (PPT potassium EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL (400 uL)
Other Acceptable Specimens
Specimen Type: Plasma EDTA
Collection Container: Lavender top (EDTA)
Instructions
- Collect blood into the BD PPT tube following standard venipuncture technique.
- After collection of whole blood, gently invert the BD PPT tube 8-10 times.
- After mixing, store the BD PPT tube upright at room temperature (2-25°C) until centrifugation.
- Centrifuge at room temperature at 1,100 RCF for a minimum of 10 minutes.
- Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours (preferred) but no more than 24 hours after specimen collection (acceptable).
Transport Container
White/pearl top (PPT potassium EDTA)
Specimen Stability
Plasma
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 6 days
Frozen: 6 months
Whole Blood
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Incorrect collection tube, specimen not centrifuged within 24h.
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
3 days
Reference Range
Reportable range: 35- 100,000,000 IU/ml (1.54 to 8 log IU/ml)
Performing Laboratory
Inova Laboratories
2832 Juniper Street
Fairfax, VA 22031
Last Updated: March 5, 2024
Last Review: N. Wolford, March 5, 2024