Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Quantitative RT-PCR | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	EDTA tube Sterile container
Specimen Requirement	Whole Blood EDTA 3 - 5 mL Sterile container BAL: Entire collection CSF: 1 mL For vitreous or eye tap: As much sample as possible
Specimen Storage/Transport	Refrigerate sample until transfer to laboratory. Do not freeze. Send sample with an ice pack. Sample should reach the laboratory as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours after collection.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 8 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Wednesday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Virology & Serology Tests
Additional Information	BAL and CSF samples will be sent to NUH

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 22 Jul 2025