Epstein Barr Virus
410
Information
Primary EBV infection is shown with IgM-VCA appearing first, accompanied by rising IgG-VCA antibody levels and the appearance of antibody to Early Antigen. If both IgG-VCA and EBNA antibodies are present, past infection is indicated.
Methodology
IFA/IMAGE
Specimen Required
SST, Serum. Volume 1 (0.5) mL. Stability: Ambient – 48 Hours, Refrigerated – 7 Days, Frozen – 2 Months
CPT Code(s)
86663, 86664, 86665