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