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General
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Clinical Use:
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For diagnosis of CNS complications of primary Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (e.g. meningitis, encephalitis, transverse myelitis) when there is clinical and laboratory evidence of recent primary EBV infection.
CSF testing may also be useful in diagnosis of EBV-related CNS lymphoma (e.g. post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease).
As latent infection with EBV is common, and EBV DNA may be detected incidentally in body fluids and tissues from seropositive patients, testing outside the specific clinical scenarios listed above requires prior discussion with a Clinical Microbiologist.
For diagnosis of primary or past EBV infection, serology is recommended. For monitoring of immunosuppressed patients, EBV quantitative PCR on blood is recommended.(See separate entry). |
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Availability:
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Testing is performed Monday to Saturday, with results usually available within 48-72h of receipt by the testing lab. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| EBV PCR (Non Blood), Epstein-Barr Virus Qualitative PCR (Non Blood), |
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Code:
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VEBVP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled |
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Reference Interval:
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile PCR Container (STERIPCR), |
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Sample Type:
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CSF; Tissue |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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250uL (Liquid Samples) |
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Stability:
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1 week chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Molecular Diagnostics |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4402 |
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Last Updated : 12-12-2023 13:17 |