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EBV Viral Load, Blood, PCR

Tube Type

Test ID LAB1373
EPIC Order
 EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS DNA, QUANTITATIVE, BLOOD
CPT Code(s) 87799
Laboratory Molecular Microbiology 984-974-1820
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL blood pearl KEDTA tube;
Micro: 1.5 mL blood lavender EDTA microtainer
Availability Routine: Performed Monday - Friday
Turnaround Time 3 Days 
Reference Range   Not Detected 
 
  • Linear Range=35-100,000,000 IU/mL (1.54 log10 - 8.00 log10 IU/mL). Limit of Detection=35 IU/mL 
Comments
  • Deliver Immediately. Must be received and processed in Laboratory within 6 hours of collection. Please call Lab 984-974-1820 with questions.
  • This test requires a dedicated specimen and cannot be added-on to specimens already in the laboratory.
  • First-time positive results >1,000 IU/mL will be called to the ordering provider (UNC Medical Center or Hillsborough Campus) or affiliate laboratory.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 23, 2025

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