Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Panel

Description

Primary infection by EBV causes infectious mononucleosis, usually a self-limiting disease in children and young adults. Infection with EBV can cause lymphoproliferative disorders including tumors. VCA-IgM is typically detectable at clinical presentation, then declines to undetectable levels within a month in young children and within 3 months in other individuals. VCA-IgG is typically detectable at clinical presentation, and persists for life. EBNA IgG typically appears during convalescence (3-4 months after clinical presentation) and remains detectable for life.

Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody Panel

$68

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$189

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  • Fasting Required: NO
  • Preferred Specimen: Serum
  • Test Includes: Epstein-Barr Virus VCA Antibody (IgM), Epstein-Barr Virus VCA Antibody (IgG), Epstein-Barr Virus Nuclear Antigen (EBNA) Antibody (IgG)
  • Reference Range(s):
    Epstein-Barr Virus VCA Antibody (IgM)
    ≤0.90 Negative
    0.91-1.09 Equivocal
    ≥1.10 Positive
    Epstein-Barr Virus VCA Antibody (IgG)
    ≤0.90 Negative
    0.91-1.09 Equivocal
    ≥1.10 Positive
    Epstein-Barr Virus Nuclear Antigen (EBNA) Antibody (IgG)
    ≤0.90 Negative
    0.91-1.09 Equivocal
    ≥1.10 Positive
  • Turnaround Time: 3 Days
  • Test Code: 6421