EPSTEIN BARR VIRAL LOAD BY PCR
| Synonyms: | Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Quantitative, by PCR; EBV viral load; EPSTEIN BARR QUANTITATION DNA, PCR, REAL TIME |
| Computer Code: | (EBVDQ) |
| Specimen Collection: | 3 mL blood (lavender (EDTA), pale yellow (ACD) or PPT top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 2 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain at room temperature if lab to receive within 24 hours.. > 24 hours: Lavender: Centrifuge, remove plasma and freeze. |
| Reference Values: | Not detected |
| Lab Code: | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Requisition: | MOL DIAG |
| Test Frequency: | 2-4x / week |
| Routine TAT: | 1-5 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87799 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |