Test directory: EBV Quantitative PCR Plasma

Ordering Code 4167
Test Name EBV Quantitative PCR Plasma
Alias Epstein Barr Virus DNA, Quantitative, Real-Time PCR
EBV PCR
Preferred Specimen Plasma
Preferred Container EDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Handling Instructions Separate plasma from cells within 24 hours of collection
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 6 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria Sodium or Lithium Heparin plasma, serum, whole blood
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 5 Days
Methodology Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 9, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
EBV DNA, QN PCR ALL See report.
EBV DNA, QN PCR ALL See report.