Epstein-Barr Virus VCA IgG AB
Test Summary
The detection of antibodies to Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) is used to diagnose EBV infections and to determine immune status. IgG antibodies to the Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) are detected in serum soon after an acute EBV infection.
Aliases
- EBV IgG
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for hemolysis
Order Code
EBG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB1432
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86665
Billing Code
- 300580
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | < or = 0.90 = Negative (no antibody detected) | |
| 0.91 - 1.09 = Equivocal | |||
| > or = 1.10 = Positive (antibody detected) |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Reports available: 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.5 mL)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the SST for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 5 days
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Rejected for hemolysis
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| SEX | AGE | Report Normals | Units |
| N/M/F | 1000Y | < or = 0.90 = Negative (no antibody detected) | |
| 0.91 - 1.09 = Equivocal | |||
| > or = 1.10 = Positive (antibody detected) |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday, Wednesday, Friday; BS; Reports available: 3 days