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HelpEpic Test Code LAB4935 Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen, IgA
Additional Codes
ARUP:0051626
Specimen Type
Serum
Perferred Container
Serum separator tube
Blood Tube Draw Volume
Min 50% draw volume
Minumum Volume to Submit for Testing
0.5 mL Serum
Storage Requirements
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Transportation Needs
Refrigerated
Cause of Rejection
Mislabeled or unlabeled specimen
Less than 50% draw for Vacutainer tubes
Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens
Reference Value
0.79 U/mL or less: Not Detected
0.80 - 1.20 U/mL: Indeterminate. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
1.21 U/mL or greater: Detected
Turnaround Time
1-8 days
Performed: Tue
Ordering Recommendation
Do not use to diagnose Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis. May aid in the detection and prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Additional Information
Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimen plainly as "acute" or "convalescent
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
CPT Code
86665
Last Updated
16-Apr-18