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CPT:
87799
Special Instructions
This test currently is not available in New York state.
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This test currently is not available in New York state. |
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 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.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole blood
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Lavender-top (EDTA) or yellow-top (ACD) tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | Unstable |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Unstable |
Causes for Rejection
Frozen blood; heparin tube; improper labeling; gross specimen contamination; improper storage or transport; specimen too old; leaking or broken tube
Test Details
Use
This test is intended to be used for the quantitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA and as an aid in the diagnosis and management of EBV infections.
Limitations
Quantitative range is 100−1,000,000 copies/mL.
This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined, by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary.
Methodology
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
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