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25027 EBV PCR, Other (LEBV)

EBV PCR, Other (LEBV)
Test Code: EBPCRSO
Synonyms/Keywords
Ref Lab Code: 81239, EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus), EBV Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), EBV Detection by , Real-Time PCR, Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), Epstein-Barr Virus Detection , y Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR, Infectious Mononucleosis,
LightCycler EBV, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), PCR, Epstein-Barr​
Useful For
Rapid qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus DNA in specimens for laboratory diagnosis of disease due to this virus
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Specimen source is required.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Body fluid (preferred)​ ​Sterile container ​ ​0.5 mL 0.3 mL​ ​
Ocular (eye) or spinal fluid (preferred)​ Sterile container​ ​ ​0.5 mL ​0.3 mL ​
​Respiratory (preferred) - Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate Sterile container​ ​ ​1.5 mL ​1.0 mL ​
​Amniotic fluid (acceptable) ​Amniotic fluid container ​ ​0.5 mL ​ ​
​Bone marrow (acceptable) ​EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) only ​ ​0.5 mL ​ ​
​Tissue (acceptable) ​Sterile container ​ ​Entire collection ​ ​
Collection Processing Instructions

​Body fluid: Do not centrifuge

Ocular (eye) or spinal fluid: Do not centrifuge

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body fluid​ ​Refrigerated (preferred) ​7 days
​ ​Frozen ​7 days
​Ocular (eye) or spinal fluid ​Refrigerated (preferred) ​7 days
​ ​Frozen ​7 days
​Respiratory ​Refrigerated ​7 days
Amniotic fluid​ Refrigerated (preferred)​ ​7 days
​ ​Frozen ​7 days
Bone marrow​ ​Refrigerated ​7 days
​Tissue ​Refrigerated ​7 days
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Mayo Medical Laboratories Monday through Friday​
2-3 days
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Test Information
​Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis, Burkitt's lymphoma, and in Southern China, nasopharyngeal carcinoma. EBV-associated central nervous system (CNS) disease is most commonly associated with primary CNS lymphoma in patients with AIDS. In addition, CNS infection associated with the detection of EBV DNA can be detected in immunocompetent patients.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Mayo Medical Laboratories ​Negative
Interpretation
Detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) supports the clinical diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) disease due to the virus. EBV DNA is not detected in CSF from patients without CNS disease caused by this virus.
Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87798 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Ref Lab Code: 81239, EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus), EBV Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), EBV Detection by , Real-Time PCR, Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), Epstein-Barr Virus Detection , y Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Epstein-Barr Virus Detection by Real-Time PCR, Infectious Mononucleosis,
LightCycler EBV, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), PCR, Epstein-Barr​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​EBV PCR, Other (LEBV)
​Cerner ​Epstein-Barr Virus PCR (81239)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Specimen source is required.
Submit only 1 of the following specimens:
Body fluid (preferred)​ ​Sterile container ​ ​0.5 mL 0.3 mL​ ​
Ocular (eye) or spinal fluid (preferred)​ Sterile container​ ​ ​0.5 mL ​0.3 mL ​
​Respiratory (preferred) - Bronchial washing, bronchoalveolar lavage, nasopharyngeal aspirate or washing, sputum, or tracheal aspirate Sterile container​ ​ ​1.5 mL ​1.0 mL ​
​Amniotic fluid (acceptable) ​Amniotic fluid container ​ ​0.5 mL ​ ​
​Bone marrow (acceptable) ​EDTA Lavender Top Tube (LTT) only ​ ​0.5 mL ​ ​
​Tissue (acceptable) ​Sterile container ​ ​Entire collection ​ ​
Collection Processing

​Body fluid: Do not centrifuge

Ocular (eye) or spinal fluid: Do not centrifuge

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Body fluid​ ​Refrigerated (preferred) ​7 days
​ ​Frozen ​7 days
​Ocular (eye) or spinal fluid ​Refrigerated (preferred) ​7 days
​ ​Frozen ​7 days
​Respiratory ​Refrigerated ​7 days
Amniotic fluid​ Refrigerated (preferred)​ ​7 days
​ ​Frozen ​7 days
Bone marrow​ ​Refrigerated ​7 days
​Tissue ​Refrigerated ​7 days
Useful For
Rapid qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus DNA in specimens for laboratory diagnosis of disease due to this virus
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
​Mayo Medical Laboratories ​Negative
Interpretation
Detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) supports the clinical diagnosis of central nervous system (CNS) disease due to the virus. EBV DNA is not detected in CSF from patients without CNS disease caused by this virus.
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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
​Mayo Medical Laboratories Monday through Friday​
2-3 days
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
(PCR is utilized pursuant to a license agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.)​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87798 ​ ​ ​ ​
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