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HelpTest Code LAB1235683 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.
Reporting Name
EBV EA IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Heat-activated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday; Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.