Epstein-Barr Virus by Qualitative PCR, CSF




Test Mnemonic

CSFEBV

CPT Codes

  • 87798 - QTY (1)

Aliases

  • EBV by PCR Qual CSF

Includes

  • Epstein Barr Virus Source
  • Epstein Barr Virus by PCR

Performing Laboratory

ARUP


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLCerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Sterile container FrozenSpecimen source required.

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Frozen1 year
Refrigerated5 days
Ambient24 hours

Days Performed

Sun - Sat

Turnaround Time

2 - 5 days

Methodology

Name Description
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction 

Special Info

Specimen source required. This test is New York DOH approved.

Clinical Info

This test can be used to detect EBV in individuals suspected of having EBV-related disease.