EBVPCR
EBV PCR, CSF
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3454
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Sterile CSF tube
Specimen Type:
CSF
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
Enter the source in the MLAB prompt.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 90 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimens that are contaminated, are too old or have leaking or broken tubes will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
87798 - Epstein Barr Virus CSF (EAP 30031810)
Method:
Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)