Epstein Barr Virus, (EBV), Quantitative by PCR, Non-Blood
| Abbrev Code: | EBVQNB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6923 | Order Name: | Epstein Barr Virus Quant PCR, Non-Blood |
| Methodology: | Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87799 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-3 days | ||
| Special Instructions: | Indicate specimen source on specimen container and Viracor-IBT request form. | ||
| Compliance: | This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL); bone marrow and tissue |
| Container: | See Collection Instructions |
| Collection Instructions: |
BAL: 2 mL, 0.5 mL minimum in a sterile container.
Bone Marrow: 2 mL, 0.2 mL minimum in a purple (EDTA) container
Tissue: Place a minimum of 5 mg fresh tissue (approximately ½ of a pencil eraser size) in a sterile container. Do not add water, saline or other fluid media to container.
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| Causes for Rejection: | Formalin-fixed, paraffin embedded tissue will not be accepted. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship overnight on dry ice. |
| Stability: | Freeze tissue immediately. All other samples are stable at room temperature for 96 hours. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ViraCor) |
| Referral Lab number: | 4500 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: |
BAL: 25 IU/mL to 1.69 x 108 IU/mL
Bone Marrow: 213 IU/mL to 1.69 x 108 IU/mL
Tissue: 7 IU/mg to 1.69 x 107 IU/mg
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| Use: | Quantitative EBV DNA PCR can be used to aid in the early diagnosis of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder, track the course of the disease and monitor response to treatment. |
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