Epstein Barr Virus Antibody IgG

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO25
  • Soft Test Code:
  • EBVG
Alternate Names
  • EBV IgG
  • EBV VCA (Viral Capsid Antigen) IgG
  • EBV VCA IgG
  • Epstein-Barr IgG Antibody
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody IgG

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube


Transport And Storage

48 hours Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Specimen to be transported Refrigerated to PRMC within 48 hours of collection to be frozen by Immunology department to maintain specimen integrity until testing occurs. Do not transport Frozen.


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

OD ratio < 0.90 indicates no detectable Epstein-Barr Virus IgG antibody.   No evidence of infection or immunity.
 
OD ratio 0.91 - 1.09 is equivocal for Epstein-Barr Virus IgG antibody. Suggest a new specimen be collected and retested.
 
OD ratio > 1.10 is positive for Epstein-Barr Virus IgG antibody. In asymptomatic patients, including prenatal screens, a positive value is consistent with previous infection or immunity.


Test Comments:

A single specimen is of limited diagnostic value in documentation of an acute or concurrent infection.


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Thursday
Departments
  • Immunology

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01456294


CPT Coding

86665


Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 365 days