EPSTEIN BARR EARLY ANTIGEN ANTIBODY

Test Code

EBEAG

CPT Codes
86663

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Refrigerate until tested.

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

Clinical Significance

IgG antibodies to EA are present in acute infectious mono and absent in convalescence. A rise may indicate acute infection, reactivation, or chronic infection. Antibody levels rise and peak after 3-4 weeks, then decline and dissipate after 6 months.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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