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Test Code LAB1731 Epstein-Barr Virus IgM Antibody

Additional Codes:

EBV AB IGM

Includes:

Antibody to VCA Antigen IgM

Collection:

Specimen: Blood

Container: Serum Separator or Plain Red Top Tube

Volume: 6 mL; Minimum 2 mL

Pediatric Collection:

One Gold or Red microtainer filled to 600 uL.

Storage Instructions:

Specimen may be held overnight at Room Temperature. Refrigerate for storage beyond 12 hours. Serum may be stored for up to 7 days at 2-8C. For longer storage, serum must be frozen at -20 or colder.

Turnaround Time (TAT):

Results reported same day as performed.

Test Availability:

Monday – Friday

Assay:

0.2 ml serum

Request Form:

Routine Laboratory Request Form

Send To:

UMC MAIN LABORATORY/ DIAGNOSTIC IMMUNOLOGY

Reference Interval:

Range Status Intrepretation

< 0.8 AI

 Negative A result of < 0.8 AI for EBV heterophile indicates that the respective marker is not detectable. 
0.9 - 1.1 AI Equivocal Specimens with results in the equivocal range should be tested by an alternate serologic procedure. Alternatively, a second freshly collected sample should be obtained and tested.

> 1.1 AI

 Positive A positive test result presumes a current or reactivated infection with EBV.  Other EBV serology assays should be performed to confrim serological status, active acute, past or indeterminate infection for EBV-associated infectious mononucleosis.

AI = Antibody Index