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HelpTest ID EAEBV Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Diagnosis of Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis in cases when heterophile antibody test results are negative and EBV-specific serologic testing is inconclusive
Aiding in the diagnosis of type 2 or type 3 nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)
This test is not useful for screening patients for NPC.
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
EBV EA IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday; Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86663
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EAEBV | EBV EA IgG, S | 40752-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| EBVEA | EBVEA IgG, S | 40752-8 |