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Post-Transplant, Epstein-Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Plasma : 18089
Test CodePTEBVP or 18089
Alias/See Also
PTxplnt, Specialized, Txplnt, Services, Quest Advanced, EBV QN
CPT Codes
87799
Transport Container
2.0 mL (1.0mL minimum) 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
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
