Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Quantification by PCR
Test Mnemonic
EBVQNT
CPT Codes
- 87799 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
36923-1
Aliases
- EBV DNA Quant
- Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Quant
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | EDTA PPT (White) | Refrigerated | Sample cannot be shared with a test performed outside of Molecular Microbiology. Sample can only be shared with CMVQNT, HCQPCR, HIVRNA, HBVDNU, EBVQNT, or BKQUAN. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Sample cannot be shared with a test performed outside of Molecular Microbiology. Sample can only be shared with CMVQNT, HCQPCR, HIVRNA, HBVDNU, EBVQNT, or BKQUAN. If aliquoting is necessary, sterile aliquot tubes must be used. Plasma preparation must be completed within 24 hours. |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 6 days |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
| Frozen | Frozen whole blood is unacceptable. Frozen plasma stability is 6 months. |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
Turnaround Time
5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) |
Reference Range
| EBV DNA (IU/mL) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| ~ | IU/mL | ||||
| EBV DNA (log IU/mL) | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| ~ | log IU/mL | ||||
| EBV DNA Result | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| ~ | EBV DNA not detected. |
Special Info
The linear range of this assay is 35.0 IU/mL - 100,000,000 IU/mL. EDTA Whole blood samples received frozen will be rejected. Whole blood received in heparin will be rejected.
Clinical Info
This assay is used for the detection and quantitation of Epstein-Barr virus.