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Test Code EBV VCA IgM Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid Antigen IgM

Important Note

Grossly hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic samples as well as samples containing particulate matter or exhibiting obvious microbial contamination are not recommended and should not be tested. 

Department

Immunology

Specimen Type

Serum

Method

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Container

No additive with gel (gold top) or No additive (red top)

Standard Volume

5ml

Minimum Volume

1ml

Pediatric Volume

0.5ml

Ship Temperature

Room Temperature

Stability Refrigerated

2 days

Stability Room Temp

8 hours

Stability Frozen

> 2 days Serum Aliquot

CPT Code

86665

Days Test Set Up

Monday-Friday, Dayshift Only

Group Components

Antibodies to Viral Capsid Antigen