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Test Code LAB1742 EBV qual PCR tissues/swabs

Additional Codes

EBVQLT

Clinical System Name

EBV qual PCR tissues/swabs

Synonyms

EBV DNA - Body Fluid
Epstein Barr PCR - Body Fluid

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Bone marrow, Tissues or Swabs

Container(s): Lavender/EDTA for Bone Marrow or Sterile Screw-Capped Container for Tissue or Universal Transport Media for swab

Preferred Vol: 5 mL

Minimum Vol: None Specified

 

Note: Acceptable specimens include bone marrow, tissues, swabs. Collect bone marrow in Lavender/EDTA, other specimens in sterile container. No Heparin in aspirate syringe. For current test information, contact UW Molecular Lab at (206) 685-6656.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Heparin in aspirate syringe
Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: Bone Marrow: RT, Tissue: - 20 C

Storage location: 

Bone Marrow:

Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Virology Section of the Sendouts Room Temp Rack.

Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to Virology. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).

Tissue:

Monday – Friday: Place sample in the Virology Section of the Sendouts Freezer Rack.

Saturday-Sunday & Holidays: Close batch in Mayo Access and courier to Virology. (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).

 

Off-site collection: Biopsy:  send Frozen at -20°C
Bone Marrow or Paraffin tissue:  send at room temperature
Swabs:  dry swab or in universal transport media, send Frozen at -20°C.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Bone Marrow Room temp

24 h
  Refrigerated  
  Frozen

 

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N T & F 1 - 5 d

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington

Dept of Laboratory Medicine

UW Molecular Virology Lab

1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department:  Send Outs

 

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

87798

Methodology

Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Analytical Volume: None specified

Limitations:

Reference Range

Reference values accompany patient report.

Send Out Instructions

 

Reference Test Name: EBV by PCR Qualitative, Tissue /Cells
Reference Test Number:

EBVQLT
Instructions:

Send out M - F with the UW courier. Weekends and Holidays courier to UW NW220 (Bone marrow room temp, tissue on dry ice).