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Specimen Collection

EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)


Test Name
EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) Nucleic Acid Detection (PCR)
Test Code
EBPC1
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for blood requests.

EDTA blood, Plasma/Serum

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Preferred Volume
1 mL
Comments

Quantitative PCR (viral loads) are performed on all detected blood specimens. Note: These are performed on plasma unless whole blood is specified or is insufficient to be performed on plasma.

Recommended transport/storage conditions

  • EDTA Blood: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • Plasma/Serum: 2-8oC for 3 days

For non-blood specimens, refer to: EBV (Epstein Barr Virus) Nucleic Acid detection - Non-bloods (PCR)

Assay Performed
Molecular Microbiology
RCH
Level 4, 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville 3052
Laboratory Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:30pm
No after hours service; if urgent testing is required, the requesting clinician is to contact on-call Clinical Microbiologist for advice via switchboard
9345 4673
Assay Frequency

Monday, Wednesday and Fridays

For same day results, specimens need to be received in the laboratory before 11:30am (RCH) and 8:45am (RWH)