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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 Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

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 Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

2-Mar-2021

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
EBVQ 40208EBV DNA

Test Version

2-Mar-2021