EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS (EBV) VCA-IgM ACUTE INFECTION, BLOOD

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

This test is recommended only when a screening procedure is negative and infectious mononucleosis is still suspected.

 

Test Performed At:

 

 

St. Louis Children’s Hospital

 

Specimen Required:

 

 

Draw 2.0 mL of whole blood in a SST® (Serum Separator Tube) preferred; a plain, red-top tube(s) is acceptable; send to lab.

 

Laboratory Notes:

 

 

Spin, separate and refrigerate.

 

Reference Values:

 

 

Negative: no current infection

 

 

Positive: active infection

 

Day(s) Test Set Up:

 

 

Monday - Friday

 

Cut- Off Time:

 

 

 

 

Turn Around Time:

 

 

2-4 days

 

CPT Code:

 

 

86665

 

Care Manager Order Name:

 

 

Epstein-Barr Acute Infection (VCA IgM) ONCE RTN

 

Cerner Order Name:

 

 

EBV Acute IgM

 

Last Updated 01/07