Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen, IgM

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Ordering Recommendation

Aids in the diagnosis of primary Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis, in conjunction with other serologic tests. Not a stand-alone test.

Mnemonic

EBV M

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

1-2 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Serum Separator Tube (SST).

Specimen Preparation

Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Contaminated, heat-inactivated or grossly hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks

Label specimens plainly as ''acute'' or ''convalescent.''

Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval

Effective February 19, 2013

35.9 U/mL or less: Not Detected
36.0-43.9 U/mL: Indeterminate.   Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful.
44.0 U/mL or greater: Detected

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

FDA

Note

EBV IgM values obtained with different manufacturers' assay methods may not be used interchangeably.  The magnitude of the reported EBV IgM level cannot be correlated to an endpoint titer.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86665

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0050240 EBV Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen IgM 7886-5
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Aliases

  • EBV Ab and VCA IgM Ab
  • EBV Antibodies
  • EBV Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen
  • EBV VCA
  • EBV VCA-IgM Ab
Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody to Viral Capsid Antigen, IgM