Epstein Bar Virus Panel

Test Includes

Viral capsid antigen and EBNA. If either or both of these components are negative, a Viral Capsid IgM will be performed.

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red Top or 2 ml whole blood in (2) Non Gel Red microtainers

Summary Test Name

Epstein Bar Virus Panel

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

3 ml Whole Blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Allow to clot. Centrifuge 10 minutes at 1,000 G and separate serum into 12X75 pour-off tube. Refrigerate until analysis.

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Twice a week

Reference Value

Male and female and all ages the same

Test Results

Pos/Neg