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HelpEpic Code LAB1231807 EBV Viral Capsid Antigen IgG
Test Name Alias
Epstein-Barr VCA IgG Antibody | 8238 | Capsid | Viral capsid antigen | LAB768 | Epstein Barr (EBV) VCA Antibody, IgG | 10366 | EBV VCA IGG AB
Interface Order Alias
1231807
Collection Instructions
Specimen Collection: Blood
Container(s): Gold Top (Serum Separator-SST Gel)
Preferred Volume to Collect: 5.0 mL
Minimum Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Neonate Volume to Collect: 1.0 mL
Capillary collect ok: Yes
Microtainer acceptable: Yes
Collection Instructions:
- After collection, gently invert tube 8-10 times.
- Specimen should be processed within 2 hours – See Processing Instructions.
Processing Instructions (Laboratory, Outpatient or Off-site collection)
- Processed Specimen: Serum
- Centrifuge/Spin: Yes
- Aliquot: No
- Processing Instructions: Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes in a vertical position and centrifuge within 2 hours.
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not centrifuged within 2 hours.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 12 hours
Refrigerate: 7 days
Frozen: aliquot serum for longer storage
Laboratory Retention: 7 days
Test Frequency
Available Monday through Friday, usual TAT 1-3 days.
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Department
Immunochemistry
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI
Methodology
Multiplex flow assay
CPT
86665
CDM Code
3028666501
Epic Test ID
1230100652
LOINC
EBV VCA Ab IgG: 30339-6
Mayo Access Code
SHO8238
Reviewed Date
12/13/2022
Updated Date
12/26/2024 - Order Code, Order Name, Order Interface Alias