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EBV Quantitative PCR (Blood)

Alternate Names
EBV DNA Quantitative, EBV Viral Load PCR, Epstein Barr Virus Viral Load, Epstein-Barr Virus Quantitative Load Nucleic Acid Test
Test Code
EBVVL
Testing Laboratory
Molecular Diagnostics - Infectious
Specimen Type

Blood

Container Type

9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED

Container Image
Medicare Rebate

No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

EBV Viral Load is intended for screening for lymphoproliferative disease in transplant patients.

Collection Instructions

Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 9 mL EDTA tube.

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
2mL
Add On Test Suitability

Addons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID
EWL, EW
CSR Instructions

WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception 

  • Please store sample in the Molecular rack in the walk-in fridge. 
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes