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EPSTEIN BARR VIRAL CAPSID ANTIBODY, IgM
Test CodeEBCAM
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
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis interferes
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F
Clinical Significance
IgM antibodies to VCA antigen are normally present in acute infectious mono and absent in convalescence. A positive result is indicative of IgM antibody to EBV VCA.
Performed By
Alverno Laboratories
Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM5 (Immunology, Bioplex)
Last Updated: April 25, 2023