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


Test Name
EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) Nucleic Acid Detection – Non-blood (PCR)

Test Code
EBVIH
Specimen Type

DEDICATED molecular specimens are required for swab requests.

CSF, Dry swab, Tissue biopsy

Minimum Volume
0.2 mL CSF
Preferred Volume
0.5 mL CSF
Comments

Recommended transport/storage conditions

  • CSF: 2-8oC for 3 days
  • Dry swab: <30oC (Room temp) for 3 days
  • Tissue biopsy: 2-8oC for 3 days

  For blood specimens, refer to: EBV (Epstein Barr Virus) Nucleic Acid Detection/Quantitation - 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)