Epstein-Barr virus nuclear-ag. Ab., Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SEBV

Constituent Tests

• Epstein-Barr virus VCA IgM Ab., Blood
• Epstein-Barr virus VCA IgG Ab, Blood

Synonyms

EBV-EBNA Ab

Turnaround Time

3 days

Test Code

2728

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.5

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot 2 mL Serum

Interpretation

Contact Serology.

Reference Intervals

EBV EBNA reported as Negative or Equivocal, Or Positive

Test Method

CLIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$31.74 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2728

Onset date of illness desirable.

Contact Information

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