Epstein Bar Virus (Viral Capsid, IgG)

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Epstein Bar Virus (Viral Capsid, IgG)

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

Weekly

Reference Value

Male and female and all ages the same

Test Results

Pos/Neg