EPSTEIN BARR VIRAL CAPSID ANTIBODY, IgG

Test Code

EBCAG

CPT Codes
86665

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 viral capsid antigen are normally present in acute and convalescent infectious mononucleosis. Antibody levels tend to rise and peak after 3-4 weeks, then decline and usually persist for life.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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