Epstein-Barr Virus DNA by PCR |
| Alternative Names: | EBV PCR |
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| Laboratory: | Microbiology |
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| Test Code: | EBVPCR |
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| Specimen Types: | Cerebrospinal Fluid
Tissue
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Bronchial Washings |
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| Container Types: | CSF Tube 1
Fresh Tissue Pot/Pail (no Formalin)
Plain 70mL pot | |
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| Adults Volume or Mass: | 0.1 mL |
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| Collection & Request Instructions: | If EBV PCR requested on blood, order as EBVLOAD.  |
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| Processing Instructions: | Send at least 100 uL of CSF.
Unfixed tissue or BAL/BW may be sent. |
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| Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories: | Room Temperature |
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| Assay Frequency: | Daily |
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| External Laboratory: | V.I.D.R.L. |
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| External Transport Instructions: | Send at ambient temperature |
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