Epstein Barr Virus PCR-Qualitative

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Test Code
81239


Alias/See Also
EBV DNA, QUAL, PCR


Preferred Specimen
Lavender Top Tube 


Minimum Volume
0.3 mL 


Other Acceptable Specimens
Body fluids (amniotic fluid, ocular fluid) • Lower respiratory specimens (BAL, bronchial wash, tracheal secretions) collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container


Transport Container
EDTA tube


Transport Temperature
Refridgerated, do not freeze whole blood


Specimen Stability
48 hours


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed whole blood • Heparin whole blood


Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Next Day


Performing Laboratory
Quest



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.