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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for EBV Viral Load (Sendaway Test)

Recent changes for EBV Viral Load (Sendaway Test)
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
12th February 2024
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.    As at July 2023, this fee is $145.

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.   

8th February 2024
MBS rebatable

Yes

No

Collection & Request Instructions

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

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.    As at July 2023, this fee is $145.

EBV Viral Load (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Load
Laboratory:Microbiology
Test Code:EPC (CSF), EPT (Tissue), EPV (EDTA)
Registration Instructions:

Specific site in Cerner MUST BE Plasma not blood.

Specimen Types:Plasma
Container Types:
EDTA 10 mL
CSF Tube 1
SST
Fresh Tissue Pot
EDTA 4 mL
EDTA 10 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
Processing Instructions:Unopened Tube
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

Test can be bulk billed.