Test Overview
Test Methodology
Real time PCR
Reference Range *
Not Detected
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time
2 - 3 days
Soft Order Code
VEBVB
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Viracor 4516
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in lavender tube. Send intact whole blood (unspun) at room temperature. Specimen must be received by Viracor within 96 hours of collection. Do not spin and freeze for extended stability- test would then be performed in house in Microbiology if it cannot be sent to Viracor within 96 hours.
Alternate Specimen
None- whole blood is the only option for this test.
Normal Volume
2 mL EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL EDTA whole blood
Storage Temperature
Strict ambient- do not spin and freeze for longer stability- plasma EBV is performed in Michigan Medicine Microbiology lab.
Additional Information
Test sent to Viracor Eurofins.
Billing
CPT Code
87799
Fee Code
36122