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Test Code EBVQ Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Quantitative in Plasma

Clinical Indications

Alinity m EBV assay is intended for use in conjunction with clinical presentation and other laboratory markers to provide clinicians with a means to assess EBV levels in the management of transplant patients. This assay is not intended to be used as a screening test for donors of blood, blood products, or human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps) for EBV.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: EBV DNA, PCR Quant Blood
Sunquest Order Code: EBVQ
Epic Px Code: LAB2680

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Pearl EDTA
Acceptable: Lavender EDTA

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL Plasma

Reference Range

Not Detected

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

This assay is FDA-cleared to quantitate EBV from 50 to 200,000,000 IU/mL (1.70 to 8.30 log IU/mL).  The limit of detection for this assay is 20 IU/mL (1.30 log IU/mL).

A "Not Detected" result indicates that EBV DNA was not detected. Negative test results do not preclude viral infection or tissue invasive viral disease. Test results must not be the sole basis for patient management decisions.

A result of <50 IU/mL (<1.70 log IU/mL) indicates that EBV DNA is detected, but the EBV DNA level present cannot be quantified accurately below this lower limit of quantification of this assay.

A numerical result is reported when EBV DNA is detected.  If detected, quantitative results will be reported in IU/mL and log IU/mL.

Rejection Criteria

Any unspun sample outside of specimen stability

Any plasma sample outside of specimen stability

Samples that do not comply with TUKHS Lab specimen requirements

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

24 hours

Specimen Stability

Prior to centrifugation: 24 hours room temp. (15-30°C), 5 days refrigerated (2-8°C)
After centrifugation: 24 hours room temp. (15-30°C), 5 days refrigerated (2-8°C)

Day(s) Performed

Monday-Friday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY

CPT Code

87799

LOINC Code

47982-4

Test Alias

EBV PCR
EBV PCR Quant
QEBV
Chronic Active EBV (CAEBV)
Post Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD)
 

Additional Information / Notes

N/A