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Test ID BLOD1353 Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Detection and Quantification, Plasma

Useful For

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.

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Shipping Instructions


1. Ship specimen frozen on dry ice only.

2. If shipment will be delayed for more than 24 hours, freeze plasma at -20 to -80° C (up to 84 days) until shipment on dry ice.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge blood collection tube and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial per manufacturer's instructions (eg, centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours of collection for BD Vacutainer tubes).

2. Freeze aliquoted plasma for shipment.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 84 days
  Refrigerated  6 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Method Name

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87799

Secondary ID

615297

Reporting Name

EBV DNA Detect/Quant, P

Reference Values

Undetected

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)

-General Request (T239)

-Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830)