Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) Antibody (IgG)

Test Code

8474

CPT Code(s)

86665

Test Code

8474

CPT Code(s)

86665

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Clinical Significance

Epstein-Barr Virus Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) Antibody (IgG) - Primary infection by EBV causes infectious mononucleosis, usually a self-limiting disease in children and young adults. Infection with EBV can cause lymphoproliferative disorders including tumors. VCA-IgG is typically detectable at clinical presentation, and persists for life. Absence of VCA-IgG usually indicates the patient is susceptible to EBV infection.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

U/mL	Interpretation
<18.00	Negative
18.00-21.99	Equivocal
>21.99	Positive

Alternative Name(s)

VCA EBV IgG,EBV VCA IgG,EBV Capsid Antibody IgG,Viral Capsid Antigen EBV IgG

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Reference Range(s)

U/mL	Interpretation
<18.00	Negative
18.00-21.99	Equivocal
>21.99	Positive

Alternative Name(s)

VCA EBV IgG,EBV VCA IgG,EBV Capsid Antibody IgG,Viral Capsid Antigen EBV IgG

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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