Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) by PCR, Quantitative
Orderable EAP code:
LAB100356 (Plasma)
Billable EAP Codes:
89000123 x 1
CPT Codes:
87799 x 1
Lab Section:
Molecular Lab
Turnaround Time:
5 days
Test Schedule:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Specimen Requirements:
5 mL blood in a LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube or Plasma Prep Tube (PPT). Send to lab within 6 hours or spin and freeze plasma immediately. 1 mL of plasma is the minimum sample volume. Transport frozen. Plasma is stable for 6 days refrigerated and 12 weeks frozen.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
2.5 mL blood in a LAVENDER top (EDTA) tube or Plasma Prep Tube (PPT). Send to lab within 6 hours or spin and freeze plasma immediately. 1 mL of plasma is the minimum sample volume. Transport frozen. Plasma is stable for 6 days refrigerated and 12 weeks frozen.
Synonyms:
EBV Viral Load
Epstein-Barr Virus Quant, Plasma