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Test Code EBVAP EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS (EBV) ANTIBODY PANEL, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label Text EBVAP
EPIC LAB10231

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

An aid in the clinical diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis

Method Name

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference Values

EBV – EA (IGG) Negative

EBV – NA (IGG) Negative

EBV- VCA (IGG) Negative

EBV – VCA (IGM) Negative

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Days and Times Test Performed

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Report Available

Up to 1 week

Profile Information

Individual Test Description
EPSTEIN-BARR NUCLEAR ANTIGENANTIBODY, IGG
EPSTEIN-BARR VIRAL CAPSID ANTIBODY, IGG
EPSTEIN-BARR VIRAL CAPSID ANTIBODY, IGM
EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS (EBV) EARLY ANTIGEN (EA) IGG, SERUM

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

If specimen will not arrive within 2 days of draw, send specimen FROZEN in plastic vial on dry ice. 

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 3 Months

Refrigerated: 48 Hours

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
86663 Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Early Antigen (EA)  
86664 Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Nuclear Antigen (EBNA)  
86665 Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Viral Capsid (VCA)  
86665 Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Viral Capsid (VCA)  

Performing Laboratory Location

NorDx Laboratories

Clinical Significance

Includes Antibodies to Early Antigen, Antibodies to Nuclear Antigen, IgG Antibodies to Viral Capsid Antigen, and IgM Antibodies to Viral Capsid Antigen. 

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

 

Rejection Information

Hemolyzed and lipemic samples are unacceptable.