Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) Antibodies to Viral Capsid

Test ID: 

706109

CPT code:

86665

Synonyms:

EBV-VCA Antibodies, IgM

Clinical Use:

Aid in the diagnosis of acute EBV infection (infectious mononucleosis)

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.2 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature. Specimen is stable for two days at room temperature or refrigerated. For storage longer than two days, freeze the specimen.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; lipemia; grossly icteric; visible particulate matter; gross bacterial contamination