EBV Quant for location SLTC Samples

General Information

Lab Name

EBV Quant for LTFU Samples

Lab Code

EBVLTC

Epic Ordering

EBV Quant For LTFU Samples

Description

SLTC = SCCA LONG TERM CARE (formerly LTCOUT). Note: Viral Load = Serum/Plasma Quant test

Synonyms

Epstein Barr by PCR Quant, Viral load-EBV, Viral load-Epstein Barr

Components

Code	Name
EBVQNS	EBV Quant Specimen Description
EBQNR	EBV Quant Result
EBLOG	EBV DNA IU/mL (Log 10)
EBVTPT	EBV Transport Time
EBQNI	EBV Quant Interpretation

Method: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), This service is performed pursuant to an agreement with Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.
Reference Range: See individual components

Specimen Type
Collection: 3 mL blood in LAVENDER, RED, SST, PPT or 1 mL Spinal Fluid.
Unacceptable: GREEN TOP
Handling Instructions: Note: Separate specimens MUST be submitted when both Viral Culture or Serology and PCR testing are ordered.
Quantity: requested: 1 mL serum/plasma/CSF
minimum: 0.5 mL serum/plasma/CSF

Processing: Blood: Centrifuge tube within 8 hours of collection & aliquot serum/plasma. Freeze @ -20°C

CSF: Freeze within 2 hours of collection or ship immediately @ 4°C. If CSF has cells, spin & aliquot clear CSF-Freeze @ -20°C

Outside Laboratories: Ship with Dry Ice, do not freeze thaw. If no freezer or dry ice available, ship serum/plasma immediately at 4°C. Ship time not to exceed 48 hours. If tube not received within 48 hours of draw time, sample will be rejected.

LIS Dept Code

Central Lab Virology (RVIR)

Performing Location(s)

CL	Virology, Renton 206-685-6656 1602 Raymond Ave SW Renton, WA 98057-3356	206-685-6656 opt 4

Frequency

Temporarily performed twice per week, days vary.

Available STAT?