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


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum

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


Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
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