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HelpTest Code SEBV Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Antibody Profile, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosing infectious mononucleosis when a mononucleosis screening procedure is negative and infectious mononucleosis or a complication of Epstein-Barr virus infection is suspected
This assay is not intended for viral isolation or identification.
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBVM | EBV VCA IgM Ab, S | No | Yes |
| EBVG | EBV VCA IgG Ab, S | No | Yes |
| EBVNA | EBNA Ab, S | No | Yes |
Method Name
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay (MFI) or Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
EBV Ab Profile, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgM ANTIBODY:
Negative
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgG ANTIBODY:
Negative
EPSTEIN-BARR NUCLEAR ANTIGEN (EBNA) ANTIBODIES:
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Florida
CPT Code Information
86664-EBNA
86665 x 2-VCA, IgG and IgM
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SEBV | EBV Ab Profile, S | 87554-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EBVG | EBV VCA IgG Ab, S | 24114-1 |
| EBVM | EBV VCA IgM Ab, S | 24115-8 |
| EBNA | EBNA Ab, S | 22296-8 |
| INT73 | Interpretation | 69048-7 |