Test Details
Mnemonic
EPBAV
Ordering Code
3400475
CPT-4 Code(s)
87799
Specimen Information
Collect
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Fluid: Bronchoalveolar lavage
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Heparinized samples, avoid repeated freezing and thawing
Stability
CSF, tissue, fluids:
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 8 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Reference Range
Result Name Reference Range
EBV DNA, QN PCR Not detected copies/mL
EBV DNA, QN PCR Not detected Log copies/mL
EBV DNA, QN PCR Not detected copies/mL
EBV DNA, QN PCR Not detected Log copies/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes