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EBV Quantitative PCR - Blood/Plasma
Alternate test name
Epstein Barr Virus, post transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD)
Gene name / Alternate gene name
Proprietary
Lab area
Microbiology - Molecular
Method and equipment
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Expected turn-around time
3 Days
Specimen type
- Whole blood
- Plasma
Specimen requirements
- Whole blood (EDTA) - 1 mL minimum for 1 test; 3-5 mL recommended for multiple tests
- Plasma - 0.5 mL minimum for 1 test, >1 mL recommended for multiple tests
Storage and transportation
- All specimens must be shipped on dry ice
- Exception: Specimens that will arrive at SickKids within 48 hours from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs
Special requirements
For monitoring of transplant recipient for post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD).
Disease condition
- EBV reactivation post transplant; post transplant surveillance
- post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD)
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