Specimen Requirements
Title
Epstein-Barr Virus DNA PCR, Quant
Specimen Requirement
Collect Lavender, gently invert 10x, within 6 hours of collection centrifuge and transfer 2.0 mL plasma to a screw top plastic vial, indicate sample type on tube and send.
Methodology
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Stability
Room temp: 24 hours, Refrigerated: 5 days, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
3 days performed Monday-Friday
Clinical Use
Test Code
EBVPQ