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Epstein-Barr Virus IgG Antibody to Early Antigen-D

Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Early Antigen

Alternate Test Name

EBV IgG Ab to Early Antigen

Epic Mnemonic
Sunquest Mnemonic

LAB654
EADIGG

Category

Sendouts

Methodology

Multiplex flow assay

Test Performance Schedule

Monday through Friday

Result Availability

1-3 days

Specimen Required

Container

Gold top (SST) or Red top (serum) tube

Volume

Pref. Vol.:1.0 mL serum
Min. Vol.:0.5 mL serum

Collection Instructions

Routine venipuncture
• Clot 30 minutes
•Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
•Immediately transfer serum from red top tube to separate plastic tube
Properly centrifuged SST (gel barrier) tube sample does not require transfer of serum to separate tube

Transportation Instructions

Refrigerated

Stability

•1 week refrigerated
•Greater than 1 week, freeze (20oC) avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Causes for Rejection

• Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours

CPT Codes

86663

Effective/Revised

11/18/20

 

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