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Epstein-Barr Virus, IgG, IgM & EBNA-1809

Test info

Test name:

Epstein-Barr Virus, IgG, IgM & EBNA

Test number:

1809

Excellian order number:

LAB1809

Abbreviation:

EBV

Alternate names:

EBV viral capsid antigen IgG & IgM
Epstein Barr virus panel
Epstein Barr nuclear antigen

Specimen

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, thoroughly mix sample by gently inverting 5 times

Processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot for a minimum of 30 minutes
Spin within two (2) hours of sample collection

Transport container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Alternate collection container:

Red serum vial/tube - 5 mL

Alternate processing instructions:

Allow sample to clot
Spin
Transfer serum to a False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL), labelled as serum, within two (2) hours of sample collection

Alternate transport container:

False bottom plasma/serum transport vial/tube (AHL)

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen (OK)

Reason for rejection:

Improper labels (unlabeled or mislabeled)
Hemolysis (some procedures)
Improper anticoagulant or ratio
- Heparinized plasma is not acceptable
Delay in transport
Improper storage temperature affecting results
Improper container
Leaking container resulting in compromised specimen
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Performance

Performing lab:

AHL - Immunology: L

Days set up:

Mo, We, Fr

TAT:

2 - 4 days

Method:

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)

Clinical and Interpretive info

Reference ranges:

EBNA:
Negative: <18.0 U/mL
Equivocal: 18.0 – 21.9 U/mL
Positive: ≥22.0 U/mL

VCA IgG:
Negative: <18.0 U/mL
Equivocal:    18.0 – 21.9 U/mL
Positive:    ≥22.0 U/mL

EBV IgM:
Negative: <36.0 U/mL
Equivocal:    36.0 – 43.9 U/mL
Positive:    ≥44.0 U/mL

Billing

CPT codes:

86664
86665 x 2

Tracking

Date created:

09/14/2007

Revised date:

03/14/2024

Review date:

01/24/2024