Epstein-Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Miscellaneous
Also known as Post transplant, EBV DNA, QN PCR, PTLD, Lymphoproliferative, Infectious Mononucleosis
What it measures
- SourceLOINC 31208-2
- EBV DNA, QN PCRLOINC 32585-2
- EBV DNA, QN PCRLOINC 53774-6
Specimen
- Specimen
- 1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 1 mL serum or 1 mL CSF collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
- Minimum volume
- 0.5 mL
- Also accepted
- Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) collected in: Sterile plastic leak-proof container
- Container
- See Preferred Specimen/Collection Instructions
- Temperature
- Refrigerated (cold packs)
CSF: Submit in a sterile plastic container and store refrigerated or frozen. Note: Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Turnaround
Set up: Daily