Test Directory
| Test Code | ||||
| EA | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| EBV, Early Antigen Ab | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 86663 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 3 - 5 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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Aid in the diagnosis of acute Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV, aka Infectious Mononucleosis) and EBV reactivation in conjunction with other serologic tests. The appearance of IgG antibodies to Early antigen-diffuse [EA(D)] is generally associated with the primary (acute) stage of EBV infection. For most individuals these antibodies are transient and are often undetectable after 6 months. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Serum Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Separator Minimum Acceptable Volume: 0.8 mL |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||||
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Separator tubes: Contains clot activator and gel for separating serum from cells, but not anticoagulant. Separate serum from cells as soon as the clot has formed (30 minutes). If specimen is centrifuged before clotting is complete, a fibrin clot will form on top of the cell. This may cause the gel barrier to not be intact and could cause improper separation of serum and cells, possibly affecting test results. |
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. |
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| Methodology | ||||
| Chemiluminescent Immunoassay | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
| Performing Location | ||||
| Roble Road Core Laboratory | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, 3 times per week | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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