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Test Code EAEBV Epstein-Barr Virus Early Antigen, IgG, Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Frozen (preferred) 14 days
  Refrigerated  48 hours

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat-activated specimen Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday; Thursday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 5 days

Specimen Retention Time

2 weeks

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86663