ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Panel II : 0050602

Mnemonic: EBV PAN 2

Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Tue-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

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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