Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Quantitative PCR
Label Mnemonic: EBVCSF
Epic code: LAB7846
Downtime form: A-1a Doctor-Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology
Microbiology/Molecular Infectious Disease
BT 6004
356-2591
Specimen(s):
CSF
Collection Medium:
Sterile container
Minimum:
1 mL CSF in sterile container.
Delivery Instructions:
Deliver to laboratory immediately after collection.
Testing Schedule:
Batched test performed on Tuesday and Friday.
Reference Range:
Negative
Interpretive Data:
Analytical range in log10 values:
  2.7 - 6.48 log10 IU/mL (500-3,000,000 IU/mL non-log transformed
  values)

Positive results less than 500 IU/mL will be reported as <2.7 log10 
IU/mL and negative results will be reported as "Not detected" (NOT 
DET).

The assay is calibrated to the WHO international standard.
Comments:
Analytical range in log10 values: 2.70 - 6.48 log IU/mL (500-3,000,000 IU/mL)

Positive results less than 2.70 log10 IU/mL (500 IU/mL) will be reported as "POS <2.70 LOG IU" ("POS <500 LOG IU"). Negative results will be reported as "Not detected".

The performance characteristics of this test were determined by the University of Iowa Microbiology and Molecular Pathology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research. The laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
Methodology:
PCR amplification
CPT Code:
87799