EPSTEIN BARR PANEL 4

Test Code

EBV (OE), E-B VIRUS (LAB)

Alias/See Also

EBV

CPT Codes
86665 x2, 86663, 86664

Includes

EBV Capsid IgG
EBV Capsid IgM
EBV Early Antigen Antibody
EBV Nuclear Antigen Antibody

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (SST)

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

1 mL (3 mL optimal)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum from red cells. Refrigerate until tested.

Transport Container

Gold tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days; otherwise freeze at -20° or lower

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis interferes

Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F

Report Available

Results available within 48 hours

Clinical Significance

Aids in diagnosis of primary Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis after a suspected false-negative heterophile antibody (Monospot) test.

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.