Epstein Barr Virus Early Antigen IgG

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO468
  • Soft Test Code:
  • EBVEA
Alternate Names
  • EBV EA, EBV EA IgG, Early Antigen IgG
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen IgG

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL 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:

O.D. Ratio < =0.90 indicates no detectable
Epstein Barr Virus EA IgG antibody.  No evidence of
infection or immunity.
A single specimen is of limited diagnostic value
in documentation of an acute or concurrent
infection.
 
O.D. Ratio 0.91 - 1.09 is equivocal for
Epstein Barr Virus EA IgG antibody.
Suggest a new specimen be collected and retested.
A single specimen is of limited diagnostic
value in documentation of an acute or
concurrent infection.
 
O.D. Ratio >=1.10 is positive for
Epstein Barr Virus EA IgG antibody.


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Thursday
Departments
  • Immunology
Turn Around Time

7 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01427452


CPT Coding

86663


Medical Necessity Documentation

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