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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code LAB1731 Epstein-Barr Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA), IgM, Serum

Reporting Title

EB Virus IgM

Methodology

DiaSorin LIAISON®, Chemiluminescence Immunoassay 

Qualitative results of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies aid in the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis. The presence of VCA IgM antibodies indicate a primary recent infection with EBV.

Performing Laboratory

OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a gold-top serum gel tube(s). (Contaminated, hemolyzed, or icteric specimen is not acceptable.) Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated.

Note:  A speckled-top serum gel tube (s) or a plain, red-top tube(s) is also acceptable..

 

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated 2 days
  Ambient   
  Frozen  Stable

 

Specimen Transport Temperature

Refrigerate/Ambient OK/Frozen OK

Reference Values

Negative

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Friday Continuous

Saturday and Sunday Day shift only

Test Classification and CPT Coding

86665