Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen D Antibody (IgG)

Message
Update 10/1/18 JAV


Test Code
EBVEA


Quest Code
15447


Alias/See Also
15447
Epstein Barr Virus Early Antigen D Antibody (IgG)


CPT Codes
86663

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


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


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat;


Report Available
Report available: 1-3 days


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 Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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