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Epstein-Barr Virus VCA, IgM Antibody
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Test Code
EBM
Alias/See Also
8426;
EBV IgM;
EBV VCA IgM;
EBV IgM;
EBV VCA IgM;
CPT Codes
86665
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Instructions
SST or Red top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Transport Container
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
BS
BS
Report Available
3 days
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. VCA-IgM typically appears approximately 4-6 weeks after initial infection and declines to undetectable in 1 month in young children and up to 3 months in others.
Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439
Last Updated: December 7, 2021