Test Details
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
This test is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) tube, yellow-top (ACD) tube, or sterile container (CSF)
Storage Instructions
Whole blood is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days; do not freeze. CSF is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for seven days or frozen for 90 days.
Causes for Rejection
Quantity not sufficient for analysis; gross specimen contamination; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138289 | Epstein-Barr Virus PCR | 5005-4 | 138290 | Epstein-Barr Virus Real Time | 5005-4 | |
| Order Code | 138289 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Epstein-Barr Virus PCR | |||||
| Order Loinc | 5005-4 | |||||
| Result Code | 138290 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Epstein-Barr Virus Real Time | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 5005-4 |