Laboratory Services

Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Updated Test Information:

Test Description	Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma
Synonym(s)	EBV DNA, EBV, EBV DNA level, EBV DNA PCR, EBV DNA quant, EBV PCR, EBV quant, EBV viral load, Epstein-Barr virus, Infectious mononucleosis, PTLD
Test ID	EBVQN
General Information	Diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated infectious mononucleosis in individuals with equivocal or discordant EBV serologic marker test results Diagnosis of post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD), especially in EBV-seronegative organ transplant recipients receiving antilymphocyte globulin for induction immunosuppression and OKT-3 treatment for early organ rejection Monitoring progression of EBV-associated PTLD in organ transplant recipients This test should not be used to screen asymptomatic patients. HIGHLIGHTS This assay detects and quantifies the level of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA present in the plasma of organ transplant recipients who are at risk of developing EBV-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder and in individuals with infectious mononucleosis. The assay is calibrated to the First World Health Organization International Standard for EBV for nucleic acid amplification techniques.
Container Type	Lavender Top
Specimen Type	Plasma EDTA
Specimen Requirements	1.5 mL
Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions	Centrifuge blood within 2 hours of collection and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial
Minimum Sample Volume	0.5 mL
Stability	Frozen (preferred) 84 days Refrigerated 6 days
Methodology	Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Estimated TAT	1 to 3 days
Testing Schedule	Monday through Saturday
Retention	30 days
CPT Code(s)	87799
Reference Range	Undetected
STAT Orderable (Y/N)	No
Performing Lab	Mayo
LOINC Code(s)	43730-1