Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Molecular Detection, Quantitative, CSF Build info

Synonyms

  • EBV PCR DETECTION
  • LAB11764

Short Name

EBV PCR DETECTION

Procedure Master Number

LAB11764

Procedure ID

115789

Clinical Info

Quantitative EBV DNA PCR can be used to aid in the early diagnosis of PTLD, track the course of the disease, and monitor response to treatment.

Specimen Type

CSF

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Screw-capped, sterile vial
Specimen: 2 mL of spinal fluid ( 0.5mL min) .
Transport Temperature: Send specimen refrigerated.
Maintain sterility and forward promptly. If there is a delay in transport, send specimen frozen in plastic vial.
 
 
 

Transport Instructions

Send specimen refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/Biotinylated Probe Hybridization
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday
 
 TAT - 1- 3 Days

Performing Laboratory

Viracor Eurofins Clinical Diagnostics

CPT

Test Classification:
This test is not approved or cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Performance characteristics of this assay have been established by the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System Laboratories.
CPT Code:
87

PDM

6350509

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
EBV PCR RESULT, CSF EBVPCRCSF EBV PCR RESULT, CSF Ebv Pcr Result, Csf