EBV Quantitative PCR Test | Austin Pathology

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EBV Quantitative PCR

Alternate Names	EBV DNA Quantitative, EBV Viral Load PCR
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	9ml EDTA (purple)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions	Please collect a DEDICATED 1 x 9mL EDTA (purple) tube.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	EBVL
Container ID	EWL, EW
Opt. Container	EDTA (purple)
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIRED - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)