Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Antibody Profile
Also known as: EBV, Mononucleosis
Use
Aid in determining past or present infection with EBV as well as susceptibility to future infection.
Special Instructions
The test includes EBV-VCA, IgG; EBV-VCA, IgM; Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen antibodies (EBNA); interpretation. Testing schedules may vary, and additional confirmatory or reflex tests may increase turnaround time.
Limitations
Results from this panel are not diagnostic by themselves and should be considered alongside other clinical data and patient symptoms. The test is intended for qualitative determination only. Numeric values above the cutoff are not indicative of the amount of antibodies present.
Methodology
Immunoassay (CLIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 87554-2
- 5159-9
- 5157-3
- 30083-0
- 8251-1
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Store at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen. Stable for 14 days at each temperature with up to 4 freeze/thaw cycles.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; grossly icteric; visible particulate matter; gross bacterial contamination
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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