Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Quantitative PCR
| Label Mnemonic: | EBVQNT |
| Epic code: | LAB7789 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Microbiology |
Microbiology/Molecular Infectious Disease
BT 6004
356-2591
BT 6004
356-2591
Specimen(s):
Blood
Collection Medium:
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| Pink top tube 6 mL (K2-EDTA) |
Minimum:
6 mL whole blood or 3 mL plasma. Testing
requires a dedicated collection tube. Sample tube must
remain sterile. EBV molecular testing cannot be added onto a
previously opened Vacutainer® tube.
Delivery Instructions:
Submit specimen to laboratory as soon as possible after collection.Turn Around
Time:
Batched test performed on Tuesday and Friday
Reference Range:
Negative
Interpretive Data:
Analytical range in log10 values:
2.7 - 8.48 IU/mL (500-300,000,000 IU/mL non-log transformed values)
Positive results less than 500 IU/mL will be reported as "POS <2.7 LOG IU" ("POS <500 IU/mL") and negative results will be reported as "Not detected" (NOT DET).
The assay is calibrated to the WHO international standard.
2.7 - 8.48 IU/mL (500-300,000,000 IU/mL non-log transformed values)
Positive results less than 500 IU/mL will be reported as "POS <2.7 LOG IU" ("POS <500 IU/mL") and negative results will be reported as "Not detected" (NOT DET).
The assay is calibrated to the WHO international standard.
Comments:
This test is only used as an aid in monitoring EBV-related
disease.
It is not appropriate for the diagnosis of mononucleosis; order serological testing Epstein-Barr Viral Ab Panel (LAB4584) instead.
Specimens stored at 4°C will be accepted up to 72 hours after collection. If > 72 hours, centrifuge and freeze the plasma.
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.
It is not appropriate for the diagnosis of mononucleosis; order serological testing Epstein-Barr Viral Ab Panel (LAB4584) instead.
Specimens stored at 4°C will be accepted up to 72 hours after collection. If > 72 hours, centrifuge and freeze the plasma.
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
See Additional Information:
Conversion of Log Value to Integer Value Calculator
Conversion of Log Value to Integer Value Calculator