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EBV ANTIBODY PROFILE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2228    Geisinger Epic ID:  14930

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

0.5 mL aliquot serum; minimum 0.2 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Allow to clot. Centrifuge and submit 0.5 mL aliquot serum.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature (stable 8 hours) or frozen specimen also acceptable.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 8 hours. 2-8°C: 96 hours. Frozen: 6 months


Rejection criteria: 

Specimen stability exceeded; specimen grossly hemolyzed.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

See individual member listings.


CPT code(s):  86664, 86665 X2
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Epstein Barr Viral Capsid Antigen IgG Antibody, Epstein Barr Viral Capsid Antigen IgM Antibody, Epstein Barr Nuclear Antigen IgG Antibody


Methodology: 
Chemiluminescence
Synonyms: 

EB-Panel, Epstein-Barr virus antibody panel, EBP, Epstein Barr Panel, EBV Titer, EBV, EBV Serology, EBV Antibody, Epstein Barr Virus Antibodies, Serum


Clinical significance: 

See individual antibody listings.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Benjamin Andress, PhD, DABCC
Hoi-Ying Elsie Yu, PhD, DABCC, FADLM
Review Date:  01/14/2025

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