Epstein-Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

EBPCRQT

Quest Code

10186

Alias/See Also

EBV Quant PCR

CPT Codes
87799

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), ACD (yellow-top) , or PPT (white-top) tube or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), ACD (yellow-top), or PPT (white-top) tube or
1 mL CSF in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container or
1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Bronchoalveolar lavage collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container

Instructions

CSF: Collect in a sterile, plastic container and store refrigerated or frozen

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

All other specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Heparin anticoagulant

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; 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.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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