Ordering Recommendation
Do not use to diagnose Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis. May aid in the detection and prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Tue
Reported
1-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum separator tube.
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.1 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimen plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."
Refrigerated.
Contaminated or heat-inactivated specimens. Grossly hemolytic, icteric or, lipemic specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 30 days
Reference Interval
Effective November 15, 2021
Reference Interval | |
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8 U or less | Not Detected |
9-11 U | Indeterminate - Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. |
12 U or greater | Detected |
Interpretive Data
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86665
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
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0051626 | EBV Antibody To Viral Capsid Antigen IgA | 31369-2 |
Aliases
- EBV Antibodies
- EBV VCA-IgA Ab
- Infectious Mononucleosis