Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) (Viral Capsid Antigen [VCA] and Early Antigen [EA]), IgG Antibody Profile

Test Code
96255


CPT Codes
86663; 86665

Includes
"Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) early antigen antibody, IgG; Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibody to viral capsid antigen, IgG
"


Preferred Specimen
"Serum
"


Minimum Volume
"2 mL
"


Instructions
"Refrigerate
"


Transport Container
"Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
"


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
"Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
"


Methodology
"Multiplex bead flow cytometry "



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.