EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS (EBV) ANTIBODIES TO EARLY ANTIGEN IGG
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: EBEAG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 021584
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-2 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 021584
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-2 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Container: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Acceptability
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis; lipemia; grossly icteric, visible particulate matter; gross bacterial contamination
Hemolysis; lipemia; grossly icteric, visible particulate matter; gross bacterial contamination
Methods
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA)
Clinical Utilities
Aid in the diagnosis of acute EBV (infectious mononucleosis) and EBV reactivation in conjunction with other serologic tests. The appearance of IgG antibodies to Early antigen-diffuse [EA(D)] is generally associated with the primary (acute) stage of EBV infection. For most individuals these antibodies are transient and are often undetectable after 6 months.
CPT Codes
86663
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