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HelpTest Code LAB20618 Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Serology
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
EBVS
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 48 hours
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
EBV-EV: Negative: <9.0 U/mL Equivocal: 9.0-10.9 U/mL Positive: ?11.0 U/mLEBV-EBNA (IgG): Negative: <18.0 U/mL Equivocal: 18.0 - 21.9 U/mL Positive: ?22.0 U/mL
EBV-VCA IgG: Negative: <18.0 U/mL Equivocal: 18.0 - 21.9 U/mL Positive: ?22.0 U/mL
EBV-VCA IgM: Negative: <36.0 U/mL Equivocal: 36.0 - 43.9 U/mL Positive: ?44.0 U/mL
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sunday-Thursday
Reported
2-4 days
CPT Codes
86663, 886664, 86665 X2
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolysis, lipemia, plasma