Epstein-Barr Virus Profile EBV

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Epstein-Barr Virus Serologic Test

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Epstein-Barr Virus Serologic Test

Clinical Info

For serological determination of EBV VCA IgM, VCA IgG, EA IgG, and EBNA IgG.

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube:  Gold-top tube(s) or plain, red-top tube(s) Specimen:  1 mL of serum Transport Temperature:  Refrigerate

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)
Includes EBV early antigen, nuclear antigen IgG, viral capsid antigen (VCA) IgG antibody, and VCA IgM antibody.

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

86664 - EBNA
86665 x 2 - VCA, IgG & IgM
83663 - EBV EA

PDM

5700640

Result Interpretation

Interpretation of EBV-Specific Antibody Results
Infection Status	VCA IgM	VCA IgG	EA	EBNA
No previous	Negative	Negative	Negative	Negative
Acute/primary	Positive	Positive	Positive/negative	Negative
Recent	Positive/negative	Positive	Positive/negative	Positive/negative
Past	Negative	Positive	Negative	Positive
Reactivation	Positive/negative	Positive	Positive	Positive

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