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Test Code LEBV Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Molecular Detection, PCR, Varies


Necessary Information


Specimen source is required.



Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Specimen Type: Body fluid

Sources: Spinal, peritoneal, ascites, pericardial, pleural, thoracentesis, amniotic, or ocular

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5mL (T914)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sterile, screw cap, 5-mL aliquot tube

Acceptable: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Type: Respiratory fluid

Sources: Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate

Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5mL

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Sterile, screw cap, 5-mL aliquot tube

Acceptable: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Type: Swab

Sources: Eye and upper respiratory (nasal, throat)

Supplies:

-Culturette (BBL Culture Swab) (T092)

-M4-RT (T605)

Container/Tube: Multimicrobe media (M4-RT) and Eswabs

Collection Instructions: Place swab back into multimicrobe media (M4-RT, M4 or M5)

 

Specimen Type: Bone marrow

Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Additional Information: Clotted specimens will be rejected.

 

Specimen Type: Tissue

Sources: Brain, colon, kidney, liver, lung, cornea, etc.

Supplies: M4-RT (T605)

Container/Tube:

Preferred: Multimicrobe medium (M4-RT)

Acceptable: Sterile container containing 1 to 2 mL of sterile saline or multimicrobe medium (M4-RT, M4 or M5)

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Collection Instructions: Submit only fresh tissue


Useful For

Rapid qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in specimens

 

Diagnosis of disease due to EBV

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization

Reporting Name

Epstein-Barr Virus PCR

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

Fluids: 0.3 mL; Respiratory Specimens: 1 mL; Tissue: 2 × 2-mm biopsy; Swab: See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reject Due To

Calcium alginate-tipped swab
Wood swab
Transport swab containing gel
Formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissues
Heat inactivated specimens		 Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

2 to 3 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Florida

Test Classification

This test was developed using an analyte specific reagent. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

87798

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
LEBV Epstein-Barr Virus PCR 23858-4

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
SRC67 Specimen Source 31208-2
81239 Epstein-Barr Virus PCR 23858-4