Sign in →

Test Code LAB654 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.


Secondary ID

621374

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, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen 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.

Cautions

This test detects both restricted (R) and diffuse (D) forms the Epstein Barr virus (EBV) early antigen. The test system is not designed to differentiate between antibodies to the R and D components.

 

False negative results may occur in immunosuppressed patients.

 

The performance characteristics of this assay have not been established for Burkitt’s Lymphoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and lymphoproliferative disorders.

 

The performance has been established for the aid in the diagnosis of EBV-associated infectious mononucleosis.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday; Thursday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 5 days

Performing 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

NY State Approved

Yes

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.