Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), DNA Probe

Test Code

550913

CPT Codes
88365

Preferred Specimen

"Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue biopsy

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Instructions

"Please direct any questions regarding this test to oncology customer service at 800-345-4363.
Tissue biopsies should be fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin and embedded in paraffin within 72 hours. Do not submit frozen tissue or substitute other fixatives. For tissues submitted in formalin, please provide appropriate gross/microscopic description indicating the number, type, and site of the tissue(s) submitted.Maintain specimen at room temperature.

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Transport Container

"Submit paraffin block in crushproof container. Submit fresh tissue in a sterile container in 10% neutral-buffered formalin.
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Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

"Insufficient tissue; improper fixation; inappropriate fixative
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Methodology
"In situ hybridization "

FDA Status
"This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. "

Limitations

"Failure to detect target DNA may result from several factors, eg, improper sampling, handling, and/or fixative of the specimen, or target DNA below the sensitivity limits of the assay; therefore, lack of staining does not necessarily imply the absence of target DNA.
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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.