Epstein Barr Virus Nuclear Antigen IgG

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO469
  • Soft Test Code:
  • EBVEB
Alternate Names
  • EBNA IgG, Nuclear Antigen IgG
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Nuclear 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 EBNA 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
EBNA 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 EBNA IgG antibody.
In asymptomatic patients, a positive value
is consistent with previous infection or immunity.
 
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
Turn Around Time

7 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01427451


CPT Coding

86664


Medical Necessity Documentation

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