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HelpTest Code EBVGB EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS(EBV) VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgG ANTIBODY
Infectious
Additional Codes
N/A
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top
Collection Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC. If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
UCMC Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube completely and send to the laboratory.
Specimen Handling and Transport Instructions
Offsite Collection Instructions
Collect blood from venipuncture. Fill red top tube and transport to UCMC. If transport is > 2 hours, refrigeration is required.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
Gross lipemia
Heat-activated specimen
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
N/A
Test Components
Serum
CPT Codes
86665
LOINC Codes
30086665
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay, BioPlex 2200
Additional Information
N/A
Volume
Preferred Volume
2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Pediatric Volume
1 mL
Turnaround Time
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Not Available
Synonyms/Search Keywords
E B (Epstein-Barr) Virus
Last Reviewed Date
08/13/2024