EBV nucleic acid

Test Information

Test Name

EBV nucleic acid

Synonyms

EBV PCR; EBV DNA; EBV Quantitation; EBV Viral Load

Price

$190.00

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

6mL EDTA (Whole blood)

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

1 week

Collection Information

Availability

Monday to Thursday only

Processing Information

Registration Code

EBVL

Notes

  • DO NOT centrifuge
  • DO NOT share sample, dedicated tube required, DO NOT share EDTA tube with CBC
  • 6mL preferred, 4mL acceptable
  • Process samples within 24 hours of collection (Must arrive in LabPlus within 24 hours)
  • If plasma viral load required, MUST write PLASMA EBV VIRAL LOAD on the form. All other requests will get whole blood testing. Please send still WHOLE BLOOD even if Plasma EBV Viral load requested.

Site Specific Notes

- Tauranga

Paediatric Patients (Oncology/ Under Starship doctors) send sample directly to referral laboratory

- Whakatane

Send sample directly to referral laboratory A+

Methodology

Interpretations

View Interpretations

External Referral Information

Referral Location

LabPlus (via WHL)

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/286/ebv-nucleic-acid