EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS ANTIBODY PANEL

Synonyms: EBV; EBV EARLY ANTIGEN; EBV NUCLEAR ANTIGEN; EBV VCA IgG, EBV VCA, IgM
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Specimen Collection: 3 mL whole blood (gold top preferred, red top acceptable)
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge for 20 minutes, refrigerate. Serum must be removed from red top tube.
Reference Values: Negative. See report for interpretation.
Lab Code: Serology
Requisition:
Test Frequency: 2x/week
Routine TAT: 3-4 days
Stat TAT:
CPT Code(s): 86663, 86664, 86665,
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII