Epstein Barr Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Epstein Barr Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

34179
87798
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
34179
87798
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Epstein Barr Virus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR - Infection with EBV is common and is generally subclinical or presents as a self-limited illness. Reactivation of latent EBV in an immunocompromised person can lead to more serious results, including lymphoproliferative disorders or neurological disease. PCR methods may be useful in identifying EBV in a variety of clinical specimens.

Test Resources

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) PCR

Test Details

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not Detected

Alternative Name(s)

Post transplant,EBV DNA, QL PCR,PTLD,

Lymphoproliferative

,Infectious Mononucleosis

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Not Detected

Alternative Name(s)

Post transplant,EBV DNA, QL PCR,PTLD,

Lymphoproliferative

,Infectious Mononucleosis
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL serum or
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container or
>3 cubic mm fresh tissue collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container

Alternative Specimen(s)

1 mL amniotic fluid or lower respiratory specimen (BAL, bronchial wash, tracheal secretions) collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container • 0.3 undiluted vitreous (eye) fluid collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

3 cubic mm tissue • 0.25 mL undiluted vitreous (eye) fluid • 0.3 mL all other fluids

Collection Instructions

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CSF: Submit in a sterile plastic container and store refrigerated or frozen.
Tissue: Submit in a sterile plastic container and transport frozen.
Raw vitreous (eye) fluid specimens: Do not dilute collected specimen with additional saline or other transport media.

Do not freeze whole blood.

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Tissue: Frozen
All other samples: Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Whole blood
  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 8 days
  • Frozen: Unacceptable
  •  
  • All other specimens
  • Room temperature: 48 hours
  • Refrigerated: 8 days
  • Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolyzed whole blood • Heparin whole blood

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or
1 mL serum or
1 mL CSF collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container or
>3 cubic mm fresh tissue collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
1 mL amniotic fluid or lower respiratory specimen (BAL, bronchial wash, tracheal secretions) collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container • 0.3 undiluted vitreous (eye) fluid collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
3 cubic mm tissue • 0.25 mL undiluted vitreous (eye) fluid • 0.3 mL all other fluids
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CSF: Submit in a sterile plastic container and store refrigerated or frozen.
Tissue: Submit in a sterile plastic container and transport frozen.
Raw vitreous (eye) fluid specimens: Do not dilute collected specimen with additional saline or other transport media.

Do not freeze whole blood.
EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Tissue: Frozen
All other samples: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

All other specimens
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Hemolyzed whole blood • Heparin whole blood
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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