Epstein-Barr Virus Quantitative by NAAT, Plasma
| Abbrev Code: | EBVQTPL | ||
| Order Code: | LAB8295 | Order Name: | Epstein-Barr Virus Quantitative by NAAT, Plasma |
| Synonyms: | EBV PCR, Quantitative | ||
| Methodology: | Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87799 x1, 87799 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-5 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test uses an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) that has been cleared or approved by the FDA. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.2 mL |
| Container: | Purple (EDTA) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Heparinized specimens, whole blood, serum, CSF, tissue, bone marrow, body fluid. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Separate from cells within 24 hours of collection. Aliquot 2 mL, 1 mL minimum, plasma. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship frozen. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 6 days at refrigerated temperature; 6 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3006079 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Not detected.
The quantitative range of this test is 1.54-8.00 log IU/mL (35.0-100,000,000 IU/mL). The limit of quantification for this assay is 1.54 log IU/mL (35.0 IU/mL). If the assay DETECTED the presence of the virus but was not able to accurately quantify the viral load, the test result will be reported as "Not Quantified, Detected". An interpretation of "Not Detected" does not rule out the presence of inhibitors or EBV DNA concentration below the level of detection of the assay. Care should be taken in the interpretation of any single viral load determination. International standardization has improved comparability of assay results across laboratories, but discrepancies still exist due to commutability issues with the standard. |
| Use: | Quantify Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) viral load as an aid in monitoring EBV-related disease. |
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