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Test Code LAB123906 Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

Important Note

Mayo's test code: EBVQN


Shipping Instructions


1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice.

2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze specimen at -20 to -80° C (up to 84 days) before shipment and transport on dry ice.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL Plasma

Collection Instructions: Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial.


Useful For

Diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated infectious mononucleosis in individuals with equivocal or discordant EBV serologic marker test results

 

Diagnosis of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), especially in EBV-seronegative organ transplant recipients receiving antilymphocyte globulin for induction immunosuppression and OKT-3 treatment for early organ rejection

 

Monitoring progression of EBV-associated PTLD in organ transplant recipients

 

This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients.

Reporting Name

EBV DNA Detect/Quant, P

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Specimen Minimum Volume

Plasma: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 84 days
  Refrigerated  6 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Reference Values

Undetected

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time

30 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87799

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
EBVQN EBV DNA Detect/Quant, P 43730-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
615297 EBV DNA Detect/Quant, P 43730-1

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)

-General Request (T239)

-Kidney Transplant Test Request