Epstein-Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time  PCR, Plasma : 10186

Test Code
EBVCQN or 10186


Alias/See Also
EBV DNA, QN PCR * EBV * INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS * PTLD * LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE * POST TRANSPLANT


CPT Codes
87799

Transport Container
2.0 mL (Minimum 1.0 mL) Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 6 days; Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

FDA Status
FDA

Setup Schedule
Sunday - Saturday


Report Available
1 day


Reference Range
Not Detected


Clinical Significance
Monitoring EBV DNA levels by quantitative PCR in patients at risk of EBV-associated lymphoproliferative disorders may allow timely recognition of virus reactivation and permit installment of antiviral treatment. Reportable Range is 35.0 - 100,000,000 IU/mL (1.54-8.00 log IU/mL).


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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