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

Message

This gives a quantitative PCR result

Test Code

EBVDNAQN

Alias/See Also

Epstein Barr EBV DNA 10186

CPT Codes
87799

Preferred Specimen

2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Instructions

Do not freeze whole blood or samples stored in primary tube. Freshly drawn specimens (whole blood) may be stored at 2-25° C for up to 24 hours prior to centrifugation. Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection by centrifugation. Follow manufacturer's instructions for collection tube handling.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Plasma Frozen

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

Heparin Anticoagulant

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Setup Schedule

Set up: Daily; Report available: 1-2 days

Reference Range

EBV DNA, QN PCR	Not Detected (IU/mL)
EBV DNA, QN PCR	Not Detected (Log IU/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 35.0-100,000,000 IU/mL (1.54-8.00 log IU/mL).

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.