Epic Code LAB769 Epstein Barr (EBV) VCA IgM Acute Antibody
Test Name Alias
Epstein-Barr VCA IgM Acute Titer Antibody | 4268
Interface Order Alias
10367
Clinical Information
Recommended test for further evaluation of patients with suspected acute EBV infection and negative mono spot test.
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.
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
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
Reflex Information
If "Mononucleosis Screen, EBV IgM if Negative" testing is ordered (test #236) and mononucleosis screen is negative, "Epstein Barr (EBV) VCA IgM Acute Antibody" (test #4268) will reflex.
Test Frequency
Available Monday through Friday, usual TAT 1 to 3 days.
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Department
IMMUNOCHEMISTRY
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Spectrum Health Regional Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Multiplex flow assay
CPT
86665
CDM Code
4084268
Epic Test ID
1230100653
LOINC
EBV VCA IgM: 30340-4
Beaker LOINC
EBV VCA IGM MDI RESULT: N/A
EPSTEIN BARR VIRUS VCA AB IGM: 30340-4
Mayo Access Code
SHO4268
Reviewed Date
12/13/2021
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: EBV VCA IGM AB
Beaker Display Name: Epstein Barr (EBV) VCA IgM
Acute Antibody
BEAKER TEST NAME: EBV VCA IGM ANTIBODY
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: EBV VCA IgM Antibody
Beaker Synonyms
No synonym on file
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
BW IMMUNOCHEM: GOLD TOP SST TUBE R (Preferred)-Refrigerated