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Test Code LAB2427 EBV PCR Quant, BAL, CSF, or Swab

Important Note

This test is for BAL, CSF, and Swabs ONLY. For blood see EBV PCR Quant, Blood (LAB2987).

Additional Codes

EBV PCR Qnt

Clinical System Name

CMV PCR Quant, BAL, CSF, or Swab

Synonyms

EBVQ; Epstein Barr by PCR Quant; Viral Load-EBV; Viral Load-Epstein Barr

Sample Requirements

Specimen: BAL

Container(s): Sterile Container

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

 

Specimen: CSF

Container(s): CSF Tube

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

 

Specimen: Swab

Container(s): Universal Transport Media (UTM)

Preferred Vol: 1 Swab

Minimum Vol: 1 Swab

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: Incorrect processing

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: -20 C

Storage Location: CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.

 

Off-site Collection: Send frozen at -20 C.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
BAL, CSF, or Swab Room temp

Unacceptable

  Refrigerated

6 d

  Frozen

≤ 6 m

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N T and F 4 - 6 d

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington Medical Center

Department of Laboratories

Eastlake Virology Laboratory (EVIR)

1959 NE Pacific Street, NW220

 

Phone Number: (206) 685-6656

UW Client Support Services: (206) 520-4600

 

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

87799

Methodology

Method: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL BAL or CSF, or 1 Swab

Limitations:

Send Out Instructions

Reference Lab Test Name: EBV Quantitative by PCR
Reference Lab Test Code:

EBVQ

Instructions:

Send out daily with the UW courier.