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HelpTest Code EBVM EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS (EBV) VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgM ANTIBODY
Infectious
Additional Codes
N/A
Specimen and Container/Tube
Blood
Red top
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
Gross icterus
Heat-inactivated specimen
Reference Values
Negative
Critical Values
N/A
Turnaround Time
Monday through Sunday
Not Available
CPT Codes
86665
LOINC Codes
30286665
Volume
Preferred Volume
2 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Pediatric Volume
1 mL
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.
Test Components
Serum
Methodology
Multiplex Flow Immunoassay, BioPlex 2200
Synonyms/Search Keywords
EBV Epstein Barr Virus IgM
Last Reviewed Date
08/13/2024
Additional Information
N/A