MIDL PCR EBV Qt (EBQ)
Department: Molecular Infectious Disease
Test Synonym(s): LAB1373, Epstein Barr Virus Quantitative, EBQ, EBV DNA Quant
CPT Codes: 87799
Methodology: Quantitative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)
Reference Range: Not detected
Tube Type: Blood: Plasma Preparation Tube (PPT), CSF: Sterile container
Specimen: EDTA plasma (PPT) or CSF
Alternate Specimen: Alternate specimen type needs Medical Director's approval.
Pediatric Requirements: 2 mL (Blood EDTA); 500 uL CSF
Volume: 4 mL (Blood EDTA); 1 mL CSF
Minimum Volume: 2 mL (Blood EDTA); 500 uL CSF
Temperature: Blood: Room temperature (15-25°C): for up to 24 hours, Plasma: refrigerated (2-8°C) for up to 6 days , CSF: Room temperature - for 24hrs, Refrigerated - for up to 7 days
Stability: Room temperature for up to 24 hours (15-25°C), Plasma can be refrigerated for up to 6 days (2-8°C), CSF at room temperature for 24hrs, refridgerated for up to 7 days
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: Once per day Monday - Friday
TAT: 48 hours
Significance: EBV has been implicated as a cause of lymphoproliferative diseases in immunocompromised patients, including post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLDs). PTLDs cause a high rate of mortality in transplant recipients. Quantitation of the systemic EBV load may provide a highly sensitive and specific method to predict the development and monitoring of EBV disease.
Special Instructions: Other sources or samples may be acceptable for this test; please check with the lab, 615-936-6435.
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