Epstein-Barr virus VCA IgM Ab., Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SEBV

Constituent Tests

• Epstein-Barr virus VCA IgG Ab, Blood
• Epstein-Barr virus nuclear-ag. Ab., Blood

Synonyms

EBV VCA-IgM antibodies
Virus capsid antigen IgM antibodies

Turnaround Time

2 days

Test Code

2726

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• 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 IgM reported as Negative or Equivocal, Or Positive

Test Method

CLIA

Non-Funded Test Cost

$26.66 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2726

Onset date of illness desirable

Contact Information

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