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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Infections (EBV Serology, EBV Viral Load, EBV NAT, EBV PCR) - Public Health (ProvLab) | ||
| Test Includes: | Serology panel (EBV IgM, VCA IgG, EBNA-1 IgG) Viral load (also referred to as nucleic acid test [NAT] or polymerase chain reaction [PCR]) - transplant recipients and immunodeficient patients only | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | Serology 5 mL serum (red top or serum separator (SST) tube) Viral Load (transplant recipients and immunodeficient patients) 4-7 mL blood in EDTA (lavender top) tube 1 mL acceptable for infants | ||
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| Processing: | Specimen Storage DO NOT centrifuge the specimen and refrigerate until ready for transport Specimen Transportation Transport on ice/cold pack and DO NOT freeze. The specimen must be received within 48 hours from time of collection. | ||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | For PTLD monitoring, testing is restricted to a weekly (7 day) frequency. If higher frequency is required, consult the Microbiologist/Virologist On Call. | ||
| Testing Area: | Molecular Diagnostic, Virology | ||
| Performing Site: | Provincial Laboratory for Public Health (Calgary and Edmonton) | ||
| Additional Test Information: | Please provide clinical history and/or use surveillance fax form. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Friday, July 2, 2021 | ||
| Date of Last Review: | Jun 8 2022 12:00AM | ||
