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Epic Code LAB7930 Epstein Barr (EBV) Antibody to Nuclear Antigen

Test Name Alias

Epstein-Barr Antibody to Nuclear Antigen | 8237

Interface Order Alias

10129

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Blood

Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)

Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL

Capillary collect ok: Yes

Microtainer acceptable: Yes

Collection Instructions:

  • After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
  • Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.

Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)

Processed Specimen: Serum

Centrifuge/Spin: Yes

Aliquot: No

Processing Instructions:

  • Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours.

Specimen Stability

Ambient: 12 hours

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage

Laboratory Retention: 7 days

Test Frequency

Available Monday through Friday, usual TAT 1-3 days.

Reference Range

Negative

Performing Department

Immunochemistry

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Multiplex flow assay

CPT

86664

CDM Code

3028666401

Epic Test ID

1230100651

LOINC

EBV Nuclear Ab: 22296-8

Mayo Access Code

SHO8237

Reviewed Date

12/13/2022