Epstein-Barr Virus, IgG, IgM & EBNA

Alphabetical Test listing

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

  
Epstein-Barr Virus, IgG, IgM & EBNA
  
1809
  
LAB1809
  
EBV
  
EBV viral capsid antigen IgG & IgM
Epstein Barr virus panel
Epstein Barr nuclear antigen
  
Serum
  
  
1.0 mL
  
0.5 mL
  

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

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

Gold serum separator (SST) tube

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

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen (OK)

  
  • 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)
  
AHL - Immunology: L
  
Mo, We, Fr
  
2 - 4 days
  

Chemiluminescence Immunoassay (CLIA)

  
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
  
86664
86665 x 2
  
09/14/2007
  
03/14/2024
  
01/24/2024