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EBV IgG Antibody

Message
Performed in the Chemistry Laboratory x5820.
05.2019


Test Code
EBV VCA


CPT Codes
86665

Preferred Specimen
Serum from a gold top (SST) tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL of blood


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 7  days
Frozen:       Indefinite; no expiration date established


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Bacterially contaminated specimens


Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA).  Performed on the Liaison XL

Setup Schedule
This assay is performed at least twice per week.


Limitations
Test indicates past exposure, not presence of active infection with circulating virus.  Specimens taken early during the acute phase of infection may not contain detectable levels of IgG antibodies


Reference Range
Results are reported as Negative or Positive.


Clinical Significance
This test is used to detect IgG antibody to viral capsid antigen of Epstein-Barr virus.




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.