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Test Code LAB2427 EBV PCR Quant, CSF

Additional Codes

EBVQN

Clinical System Name

EBV PCR Quant, CSF

Synonyms

Epstein Barr by PCR Quant; Viral load-EBV; Viral load-Epstein Barr

Sample Requirements

Specimen: CSF

Container(s): CSF Tube

Preferred Vol: 1.0 mL Fluid

Minimum Vol: 0.5 mL

Processing Instructions

Reject due to:

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: -20 C

Storage Location: Freeze sample within 48 hours of collection. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
 

Note:

  • Monday - Friday: Place sample in the Send Outs rack in the CPA -20 freezer.
  • Saturday - Sunday and Holidays: Close batch in MayoACCESS and courier on dry ice to UW NW220.  (Call on Holidays to be sure the lab is open to accept samples).

 

Off-Site Collection: Freeze within 48 hours of collection. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles. If no freezer is available, ship at 4 C. Ship time is not to exceed 48 hours.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Room Temp

Unacceptable

  Refrigerated < 48 h
  Frozen

Indefinite

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N T, F 3 - 4 d

 

Performing Laboratory

University of Washington Medical Center

Department of Laboratory Medicine

Eastlake Virology (EVIR)

1616 Eastlake Ave E., Suite 320
Seattle, WA 98195

 

Phone Number: (206) 520-4600

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

CPT Codes

87497

Methodology

Method: Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL CSF

Reference Range

Reference values accompany patient report.

Send Out Instructions

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

EBVQN

Instructions:

Send out daily with the UW courier.