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

Test Code

LAB14163Q

Quest Code

14163

CPT Codes
87799

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL serum or
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) collected in: Sterile plastic leak-proof container

Instructions

CSF: Submit in a sterile plastic container and store refrigerated or frozen.

Note: Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Transport Container

See Preferred Specimen/Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

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

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

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

Sodium heparin (green-top) tube • Lithium heparin (green-top) tube

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

Daily

Report Available

3 days

Reference Range

EBV DNA, QN PCR	Not Detected (copies/mL)
EBV DNA, QN PCR	Not Detected (Log copies/mL)

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 200-2,000,000 copies/mL (2.30-6.30 Log Copies/mL).

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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