Epstein-Barr Virus VCA IgG AB

Message

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Test Code

EBG

Alias/See Also

8474;
EBV IgG

CPT Codes
86665

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)

Instructions

Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.

Transport Container

SST (speckled top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature = n/a
Refrigerated = 5 days
Frozen = at least 7 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Rejected for hemolysis

Setup Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Reference Range

SEX	AGE	Report Normals	Units
N/M/F	1000Y	< or = 0.90 = Negative (no antibody detected)
		0.91 - 1.09 = Equivocal
		> or = 1.10 = Positive (antibody detected)

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

Last Updated: December 7, 2021

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