Epstein-Barr Virus, Nuclear Antigen,(EBNA), Antibody

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Test Code

EBNB

Alias/See Also

8564

CPT Codes
86664

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

Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
BS

Report Available

3 days

Clinical Significance

Primary infection by Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) causes infectious mononucleosis, usually a self-limiting disease in children and young adults. Infection with EBV can cause lymphoproliferative disorders including tumors. EBNA is detected during convalescence and high titers persist for life. VCA-IgM positivity in the absence of EBNA suggests the patient has a recent, active infection.

Performing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine, OH 45439

Last Updated: December 7, 2021

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