Test Code EBVQ EBV, Quantitative PCR, Blood

Important Note

cobas® EBV is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the quantitation of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA in human EDTA plasma.

cobas® EBV is intended for use as an aid in the management of EBV in solid organ transplant patients and in hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients. In patients receiving anti-EBV therapy, serial DNA measurements can be used to assess viral response to treatment.

The results from cobas® EBV must be interpreted within the context of all relevant clinical and laboratory findings.

cobas® EBV is not intended for use as a screening test for blood or blood products.

Additional Codes

EB Virus
EBV
EBV
DNA
EBV
PCR
EBV quant

Epstein-Barr virus

Specimen and Container/Tube

EDTA
Lavender top tube

Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions

UCMC Onsite Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately.

UCMC Offsite and UC MedLab Outreach Instructions: Collect specimen per standard collection procedure and send to laboratory immediately. Specimens must be received within 24 hours.

Rejection Criteria

Whole blood/unspun samples greater than 6 days will be
rejected.

Specimens not submitted refrigerated will be rejected.

Reference Values

No EBV DNA Detected

Turnaround Time

Monday through Friday

Within 4 days of receipt in the laboratory.

CPT Codes

87799

LOINC Codes

30487799

Volume

10 mL

Specimen Stability

Storage Temperature	Stability
Room temperature (20 - 25°C)	Not Acceptable
Refrigerated (2 - 25°C)	24 hours.
Frozen (-20°C)	Acceptable 30 days

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Venipuncture
Specimen Transport: Immediate refrigeration

Clinical Indications

Methodology

Roche cobas 6800

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