Test Category: Microbiology
Investigation Name:EBV Serology
Alias or Abbreviation:EBV, Gladular Fever
Pathology Laboratory:Microbiology Serology Ext 88255
Requestable Seperately?No
Part of Profile:EBVSC
Tests in Profile:EBVIM,EBVIG
Units:n/a
Minimum Sample Volume:5-10ml
Expected Turnaround Time:48 hrs
Test Code:EBVSC
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)Maximum Add on Time:2 days
Complex Reference Range:EBV serology screen looks for Nuclear Antigen IgG. If this is positive it indicates past infection. If negative a test is carried out for Nuclear Capsid IgM, which is an indicator of current or recent infection.
Collection Conditions / Other Information:If delay in transport to laboratory please store in fridge. This test is processed once a week.
Referred to Another Laboratory?No
