Test Code EBVC Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Profile, Serum
Reporting Name
EBV Ab Profile, SPerforming Laboratory

Useful For
Diagnosis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infectious mononucleosis or other EBV related infections
Identification of prior EBV infection as part of pre-immunosuppression screening
This assay is not intended for viral isolation or identification.
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 48 hours |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Reference Values
Epstein-Barr Virus VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgM ANTIBODY:
Negative
Epstein-Barr Virus VIRAL CAPSID ANTIGEN (VCA) IgG ANTIBODY:
Negative
EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS NUCLEAR ANTIGEN (EBNA) IgG ANTIBODY:
Negative
Method Name
MEBV, GEBV, NAEBV: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
INTEB: Technical Interpretation
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86664-EBNA
86665 x 2-VCA, IgG and IgM
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
EBVAB | EBV Ab Profile, S | 87554-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
GEBV | EBV VCA IgG, S | 24114-1 |
INTEB | Interpretation | 69048-7 |
MEBV | EBV VCA IgM, S | 24115-8 |
NAEBV | EBV NA IgG, S | 5156-5 |
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
MEBV | EBV VCA IgM, S | No | Yes |
GEBV | EBV VCA IgG, S | No | Yes |
NAEBV | EBV NA IgG, S | No | Yes |
INTEB | Interpretation | No | Yes |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 2 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.