ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050602: Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Panel II

Test Mnemonic: EBV PAN 2
Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Performed: Tue-Sat

Reported: 1-2 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Acute and convalescent specimens must be labeled as such; parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Please mark specimen plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."

Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0050235Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen, IgG 0.90 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable IgG antibody to EBV viral capsid antigen.
0.91-0.99 IV: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.00 IV or greater: Positive - IgG antibody to EBV viral capsid antigen detected, which may indicate a current or past EBV infection.
0050240Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen, IgM 0.90 IV or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable IgM antibody to EBV viral capsid antigen.
0.91-0.99 IV: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.00 IV or greater: Positive - IgM antibody to EBV viral capsid antigen detected, which may indicate a current or recent EBV infection.

CPT Code(s):
86665 EBV VCA IgG; 86665 EBV VCA IgM

 

 

 
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