Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)/DNA Probe Hybridization
Synonyms
Infectious Mononucleosis; LightCycler EBV
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Container Type
See Below
Collection Instructions
Fluid (CSF, Body (Peritoneal/Ascites, Pericardial, Pleural/Thoracentesis; Ocular): 0.3-0.5mL collected in a sterile container. Respiratory (Bronchial washing, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Nasopharyngeal aspirate/washing, Sputum, Tracheal aspirate): 1-1.5 mL collected in a sterile container. Swab (Eye and Upper Respiratory-Nasal/Throat): Culturette (BBL Culture Swab). Bone marrow: 0.5 mL collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube. Fresh Tissue (Brain, Colon, Kidney, Liver, Lung, Cornea, etc.): in a sterile container with 1-2 mL of sterile saline or multi-microbe medium (M5).
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days (Preferred); Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Calcium alginate-tipped swab; Wood swab; Transport swab containing gel; Formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded tissues; Heat-inactivated specimens
Processing Instructions
Indicate source in comments and on specimen. Order in Mayolink and send with Mayo courier Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
87798
Revised
1/4/24
Initials
SA