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
Average competitors price$189
Pricing based on average direct to consumer pricing.- 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