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HelpTest Code EBVAB Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Profile, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis or other EBV related infections
Identification of prior EBV infection as part of pre-immunosuppression screening
This assay is not intended for viral isolation or identification.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEBV | EBV VCA IgM, S | No | Yes |
| GEBV | EBV VCA IgG, S | No | Yes |
| NAEBV | EBV NA IgG, S | No | Yes |
| INTEB | Interpretation | No | Yes |
Method Name
MEBV, GEBV, NAEBV: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
INTEB: Technical Interpretation
Reporting Name
EBV Ab Profile, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgM ANTIBODY:
Negative
EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgG ANTIBODY:
Negative
EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS NUCLEAR ANTIGEN (EBNA) IgG ANTIBODY:
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86664-EBNA
86665 x 2-VCA, IgG and IgM
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen: