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Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) PCR, Plasma

Test ID: EBVQ

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

EBV Viral Load; Quantitative EBV PCR

Method

PCR

Platform

Artus EBV RG Kit

Report Includes

Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) PCR

Specimens

Plasma (EDTA)

Test Version

2-Mar-2021

Specimen

Specimens

Plasma (EDTA)

Collection Containers

Lavender top (EDTA)

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.

Test Version

2-Mar-2021

Performance / Interpretation

Method

PCR

Platform

Artus EBV RG Kit

Turnaround Time

8 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Epstein Barr Virus DNA copies/mL
  • <500, below detection limit of assay.
Detection Limit: 500 copies/mL plasma. Linear Range: from 1000 copies/mL to approximately 1 x 100,000,000 copies/mL. For results within the linear range of the assay, viral load will be provided in copies/mL and log 10 copies/mL. An increase or decrease of one log in viral load may be significant.

Test Version

2-Mar-2021

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
EBVQ 40208EBV DNA

Test Version

2-Mar-2021