EBV Serology

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General Information

Lab Name
EBV Serology
Lab Code
EBVEIA
Epic Ordering
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

Interpretation

Method

indirect chemiluminescence

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
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

Handling Instructions
Quantity
requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.3mL serum

Processing

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
Clinical Virology (CVIR)
Performing Location(s)
Other Virology
206-685-8037

Virology Laboratory, Ste 320
1616 Eastlake Ave E.
Seattle, WA 98102

Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
No

Billing & Coding

CPT codes
86664, 86665x2
LOINC
49178-7
Interfaced Order Code
UOW639
Interfaced Result Code
UOW639