Laboratory Services
EBV Serology
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| Test Description |
EBV Serology
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| Synonym(s) |
EBVEIA, UOW639 |
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| Test ID |
EBVEIA
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| General Information |
The qualitative detection of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) IgG, VCA IgM, and Nuclear Antigen (EBNA) IgG class antibodies in human sera by the FDA approved Zeus ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) test system. Results are reported as either Reactive, Equivocal or NON-reactive. |
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| Container Type |
5 mL blood in GOLD TOP serum separator tube (SST). |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
5 mL blood in ORANGE TOP rapid serum tube (RST) or RED TOP tube |
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| Specimen Requirements |
1mL serum |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Harvest serum from whole blood within 24 hours of collection. Serum may be stored at 2-8°C (ice pack) for up to 7 days. Freeze at -10°C or colder. Do not freeze/thaw. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
0.3mL serum |
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| Stability |
Refrigerated: 7 days |
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| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Cadaver specimens or body fluids other than human sera. |
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| Methodology |
ELISA |
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| Estimated TAT |
Set up once/week; test day varies. Results following day. |
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| Test Includes |
EBV Serology Specimen (EBVSDS) |
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| CPT Code(s) |
86664, 86665x2 |
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| Reference Range |
Non-reactive |
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| STAT Orderable (Y/N) |
N |
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| Performing Lab |
University of Washington |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
49178-7 |
