EBV PCR Detect, CSF D EBV

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Epstein Barr Virus Detection by PCR

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Epstein Barr Virus Detection by PCR -CSF

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

Result Interpretation

Not Detected
 
Assay Range: 52 IU/mL to 1.69x10⁸ IU/mL

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