Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) Antibody (IgM)

Test Code

EBVIGM

Quest Code

8426

CPT Codes
86665

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-Fri

Reference Range

U/mL	Interpretation
<36.00	Negative
36.00-43.99	Equivocal
>43.99	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. VCA-IgM is typically detectable at clinical presentation, then declines to undetectable levels within a month in young children and within 3 months in other individuals.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics-Lenexa

10101 Renner Blvd

Lenexa , KS 66219-9752

Last Updated: February 19, 2024

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