Epstein Barr Virus Antibody IgM

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO26
  • Soft Test Code:
  • EBVM
Alternate Names
  • EBV IgM
  • EBV VCA IgM
  • Epstein-Barr IgM Antibody
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody IgM

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, IgM antibody.
 
OD ratio 0.91 - 1.09 are equivocal for Epstein-Barr Virus IgM antibody, Suggest a new specimen be collected and retested.
 
OD ratio > 1.10 is positive for Epstein-Barr Virus IgM antibody. A positive value indicates a primary or reactivated 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

01450698


CPT Coding

86665


Medical Necessity Documentation

Duplicate testing on this test is not acceptable per Medicare:  Testing to only be done every 3 days