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EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS (EBV), IGG ANTIBODY TO EARLY ANTIGEN, SERUM
MessageA third-order test used to diagnose infectious mononucleosis, especially when initial testing results (heterophile antibody test) are
negative and follow-up testing (VCA IgG, VCA IgM, and Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen) results are inconclusive.
negative and follow-up testing (VCA IgG, VCA IgM, and Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen) results are inconclusive.
Test Code
LAB3044341
Preferred Specimen
Gold Top Tube
Pediatric: 2 Gold top microtainers
Pediatric: 2 Gold top microtainers
Instructions
Centrifuge within 1 hour of collection. Separate serum from cells if Red Top Tube.
Requried for testing: 0.5 mL serum
Requried for testing: 0.5 mL serum
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 2-8° C for 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Failure to fill tube
Methodology
Multiplex Immunoassay on BioPlex 2200
Setup Schedule
Tuesday- Thursday Day shift
Reference Range
Qualitative
Clinical Significance
A positive results suggests that EBV is actively replicating. This test does not discriminate between primary, reactivated, or chronic active
infection.
infection.
Performing Laboratory
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc.
