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Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) PCR, Other

Container Type

Test ID LAB13350
EPIC Order EBV PCR, Qualitative, Not Blood
CPT Code(s) 87798
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Molecular Microbiology Laboratory 984-974-1820
Tube Station 82
Specimen Routine: Sterile fluids (including pleural fluid, cerebrospinal fluid, pericardial fluid, ocular fluids), bone marrow aspirates, bronchial alveolar lavage, bronchial washes, lesions, tissue biopsies; in sterile container; formalin-fixed/paraffin-embedded tissue NOT accepted
Availability Routine: Monday-Friday
STAT: Not available
Turnaround Time 3 days
Reference Range Normal: Negative

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514