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EBV PCR

Ordering information:

This test is not performed routinely. Please contact Infectious Diseases for approval and advice if required.

Alternate names:
EBV NAD, Epstein Barr Virus NAD, Epstein-Barr virus PCR
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
EBVPCR (blood), OPCR (other sample types)
Specimen types:
Blood
Cerebrospinal Fluid
Nasopharyngeal swab
Saliva
Container types:
EDTA
CSF
Viral Transport Media - Nasopharyngeal
Sterile Jar
EDTA
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Please note that EBV PCR on an EDTA sample can only be performed on a sample tube which has NOT been used for other testing.  For this reason, this test cannot be added to previously collected samples.

Minimum Adult Volume:
0.2 mL
Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20user%20Form%20LIS.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for Consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

Printable Pathology request form https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/2025%20A5%20referral%20slip_2%20pages.docx

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW

 

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