EBV Serology
General Information
Lab Name
EBV Serology
Lab Code
EBVEIA
Epic Name
EBV Serology
Description
The qualitative detection of specific IgG to EBV viral capsid antigen (VCA), specific IgM to EBV VCA, and specific IgG to EBV nuclear antigen (EBNA) by the FDA approved LIAISON® EBV immunoassays. Result are reported as Positive, Equivocal or None Reactive for each viral marker.
Synonyms
Epstein Barr Virus
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| EBVIGG | EBV IgG Antibody |
| EBVIGM | EBV IgM Antibody |
| EBVNA | EBV Nuclear Antibody |
| EBVINT | EBV Serology Interpretation |
Interpretation
Method
indirect chemiluminescence
Reference Range
See individual componentsOrdering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Blood: 5 mL blood in GOLD TOP serum separator tube (SST).
Also acceptable: 5 mL blood in ORANGE TOP rapid serum tube (RST) or RED TOP tube
Quantity
requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.3mL serum
Processing
Blood: Harvest sera from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Sera may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 7 days. Freeze at -20°C or colder. Do not freeze/thaw.
Outside Laboratories: Ship samples on dry ice, do not freeze/thaw. If freezer and/or dry ice is not available, ship immediately at 2-8°C (ice pack), shipment time must not exceed 7 days from collection. Samples stored at 2-8°C greater than 7 days old will be rejected.
Unacceptable samples: Cord blood, neonatal specimens, cadaver specimens, heat-inactivated specimens, or body fluids such as saliva, urine, amniotic fluid, pleural fluid or plasma. Specimens with obvious microbial contamination, lipemic or are grossly hemolyzed.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Central Lab Virology (RVIR)
Performing Location(s)
| CL |
Infectious Disease Division (IDD) - Virology
1601 Lind Ave SW |
Phone: 206-685-6656 option 8 |
|---|
Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No
Billing & Coding
CPT codes
86664, 86665x2
LOINC
Interfaced Order Code
UOW639
Interfaced Result Code
UOW639