ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen, IgA : 0051626

Mnemonic: EBV A

Methodology: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Tue
Reported: 1-8 days
Specimen Required: Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Storage/Transport Temperature: 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks: Remove 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 (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
0.79 U/mL or less: Negative - No significant level of detectable IgA antibody to EBV viral capsid antigen.
0.80 - 1.20 U/mL: Equivocal - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.21 U/mL or greater: Positive - IgA antibody to EBV viral capsid antigen detected, which may be related to chronic or reactivated EBV infection.
Interpretive Data:

Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory.
CPT Code(s): 86665
 
 

 

 

 
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