Test Code LAB0232066 Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
Mayo Test ID |
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EAEBV |
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.
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
EBV EA IgG, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
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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.
Interpretation
Positive - IgG antibodies specific to EBV early antigen detected.
Equivocal - Recommend follow-up testing in 10-14 days if clinically indicated
Negative - No IgG to EBV early antigen detected.
Do not make a diagnosis based on ZEUS ELISA EBV-EA IgG Test System alone. Interpret test results for anti-EBV-early antigen (EA) in conjunction with the clinical evaluation and the results of other diagnostic procedures. Consider test results for VCA and EBNA when evaluating patient specimens for EBV serological status.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday; Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 5 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest 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 |
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EAEBV | EBV EA IgG, S | 40752-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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EBVEA | EBVEA IgG, S | 40752-8 |