Pathology Handbook

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Recent changes for EBV PCR / Viral Load (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for EBV PCR / Viral Load (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
2nd August 2024	Assay name	EBV Viral Load (Sendaway Test)	EBV PCR / Viral Load (Sendaway Test)
	Alternative names	Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Load	EBV PCR, Epstein-Barr PCR, Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Load, EBV viral load

EBV PCR / Viral Load (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:

EBV PCR
Epstein-Barr PCR
Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Load
EBV viral load

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

EPC (CSF), EPT (Tissue), EPV (EDTA)

Medicare rebatable:

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

EDTA 10 mL
CSF Tube 1
SST
Fresh Tissue Pot
EDTA 4 mL

Adults Volume or Mass:

10 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

A separate unopened EDTA blood tube or SST is required. 4 ml EDTA is acceptable if full.

Note, as this test is not covered by Medicare, non-Northern Health patients will be responsible for the cost incurred, and patient consent must be obtained.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form

Printable Pathology Request Form

Order of Draw - Blood Samples

Pathology Handbook

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Assay name

Alternative names

EBV PCR / Viral Load (Sendaway Test)