Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) antibodies to early antigen, IgG

Alphabetical Test listing

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) antibodies to early antigen, IgG-13372

Test name:

Test number:

13372

Excellian order number:

LAB13372

Abbreviation:

EBVE

Alternate names:

EBV
EBV Early antigen antibodies, IgG
EBV-EA antibodies

Useful for:

Aid in the diagnosis of EBV infection (infectious mononucleosis)

Specimen type:

Serum

Collection container:

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

Volume:

0.5 mL

Minimum volume:

0.2 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 within two (2) hours of sample collection
Transfer serum to a Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp), labelled as serum

Alternate transport container:

Transfer vial/tube with cap - 12mL (LabCorp)

Transport and stability:

Ambient (preferred) - 14 days

Refrigerated - 14 days

Frozen - 14 days

Freeze/thaw cycle: stable x 4

Reason for rejection:

Hemolysis
Lipemia
Grossly icteric
Visible particulate matter
Gross bacterial contamination

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (096248): R-LC

Days set up:

Mo - Fr

TAT:

1 - 2 days

Method:

Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference ranges:

Negative: < 9.0 U/mL

Equivocal: 9.0 - 10.9 U/mL

Positive: > 10.9 U/mL

CPT codes:

86663

LOINC code:

Result 50969-5

Date created:

03/29/2019

Revised date:

12/29/2023

Review date:

12/29/2023