Test Code LAB10397 Epstein-Barr Early Antigen (EA) IgG Antibody
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
EBVEA
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
Negative: <9.0 U/mL
Equivocal: 9.0-10.9 U/mL
Positive: ≥11.0 U/mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescent
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 days
CPT Codes
86663