| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) IgM |
| Code |
EBV IgM., EBV Viral Capsid IgM. |
|
CPT Code |
86665 |
| Last Modified |
4/10/2018 10:57:00 AM |
| Test Name |
EBV IgM. |
| Synonyms |
Epstein Barr Virus, EBV |
| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Gold or Red |
| Collection Volume |
3.5 mL Gold or 4.0 mL Red |
| Storage |
Ambient or Refrigerated 2 days, Freeze specimen for >2days |
| Routine TAT |
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| STAT TAT |
N/A |
| Days Test Performed |
|
| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
096735 EBV Ab VCA, IgM |
| Clinical Use |
Aid in the diagnosis of acute EBV infection (infectious mononucleosis) |
| Reference Range |
|
| Critical Value |
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|
Component |
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|
Reference Range |
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|
Critical Value |
|
 |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.4 mL |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
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| Methodology |
CL - Chemiluminescence |
| Limitations |
Weakly positive results require cautious interpretation. The results from this panel are not by themselves diagnosticand should be considered in association with other clinical data and patient symptoms. This test is intended for qualitative determination only. The numeric value of the final result above the cutoff is not indicative of the amount of EBV-VCA antibody.
Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; grossly icteric, visible particulate matter; gross bacterial contamination |
