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Test Code EBVABS Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Antibodies, Serum

Important Note

Test Currently unavailable. Please refer to substitute test SQ code SEBVAM, performed at Mayo

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Includes viral capsid antigens (VCA), IgG and IgM and Epstein-Barr nuclear antigen (EBNA). These tests are recommended only when a screening procedure, ie, #INMONO “Infectious Mononucleosis, Qualitative, Serum,” is negative and infectious mononucleosis still is suspected.

Performing Laboratory

St. Clair Hospital Laboratory

Reference Values

   Uninfected  Past Infection Current Primary Infection 
       
Anti-VCA/IgG  Negative  Positive  Positive
Anti-VCA/IgM  Negative  Negative  Positive
Anti-EBNA IgG  Negative  Positive  Positive or Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Wednesday