EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS BY PCR
| Synonyms: | Epstein Barr Virus; EBV DNA PCR, CSF Epstein Barr Virus, PCR, Cerebrospinal Fluid; EBV, Real-Time PCR; EBV, Qualitative, PCR |
| Computer Code: | (EBVD) |
| Specimen Collection: | 0.5 mL CSF; 3 mL blood (lavender top tube). |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.2 mL CSF, blood and Vitreous humor |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Maintain at room temperature. Lab to receive within 24 hours: CSF and Vitreous humor: Freeze Lavendar: Centrifuge, remove plasma and freeze |
| Reference Values: | Negative. |
| Lab Code: | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Requisition: | MOL DIAG |
| Test Frequency: | 2x/d M-F, 1x/d Sat, Sun & Holidays |
| Routine TAT: | 4-24 hrs |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87798 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |