Test Code EBG Epstein Barr Vca IgG
Specimen Type
Blood
Preferred Collection Container
SSTAcceptable Collection Container
SST, R-NoGel
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture.
Specimens must be properly labelled with the patient’s name, hospital identification number, time and date of collection, and initials of person collecting specimen.
Collection Volume
5 mL
Minimum Collection Volume
2 mL
Testing Volume
0.5 mL (500 ul)
Rejection Criteria
Grossly hemolyzed; Grossly lipemic; Grossly icteric; Plasma
Specimen Storage and Stability
Refrigerated, 7 days
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, 7am to 11pm
EPIC Code
LAB1730
Lab Department
Chemistry
Alias
Epstein Barr VCA IgG; EB Virus Titer IgG; EBV Titer IgG; Epstein-Barr Viral Capsid Antigen IgG; VCA Titer, EBV IgG; Detection of IgG Antibody to the EB Capsid Antigen by the Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Technique; Epstein-Barr Virus, IgG Antibody