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EBV (Epstein Barr Virus) Nucleic Acid detection


Test Name
EBV (Epstein Barr Virus) Nucleic Acid detection
Test Code
EBPC1 (Blood)
EBVIH (CSF/Tissue/Swabs/Non Blood)
Specimen Type

Blood: EDTA or Serum-Gel (specimen cannot be shared for other tests)

Swab: Dry Swab

Fluids & Tissue: In sterile container

CSF

Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Preferred Volume
2 mL
Comments

LAB NOTES If viral load is to be performed, please specify the sample type on the request form; i.e. Whole blood + serum/plasma

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)