EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS (EBV) EARLY ANTIGEN (EA) IGG, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	EBVEA
EPIC	LAB654

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Detecting IgG antibodies to both diffuse and restricted early antigens of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)

Method Name

Chemilumiscent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Reference Values

EBV – EA (IGG) Negative

Days and Times Test Performed

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Report Available

Up to 1 Week

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)

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