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
	Registration Instructions	Specific site in Cerner MUST BE Plasma not blood. Microbiologist approval required prior to testing.	Specific site in Cerner MUST BE Plasma not blood. MICROBIOLOGIST APPROVAL REQUIRED PRIOR TO TESTING.

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)

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

Pathology Handbook

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EBV PCR / Viral Load (Sendaway Test)