EBV ANTI-EARLY ANTIGEN

Test Code

LAB1229

Quest Code

15447

CPT Codes
86663

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Mon, Wed, Fri

Reference Range

U/mL	Interpretation
<9.00	Negative
9.00-10.99	Equivocal
>10.99	Positive

Clinical Significance

Primary infection by EBV causes infectious mononucleosis, usually a self-limiting disease in children and young adults. Infection with EBV can cause lymphoproliferative disorders including tumors. IgG recognizing Early Antigen D typically appears within a month after clinical presentation and is transient, lasting only 3-4 months. Persistently elevated levels suggest reactivation or persistence of EBV infection.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics-Lenexa

10101 Renner Blvd

Lenexa, KS 66219-9752

Last Updated: August 13, 2021

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