| Test Name: | Epstein Barr Virus - Virus Capsid Antigen IgM (EBV VCA IgM) |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB1731 | | |
| CPT Code: | 86665 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum; 1.0 mL | | |
| Acceptable Container(s): |   Tops are gold and red. |
| Testing Schedule: | Tests are performed daily Monday-Friday. |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | | |
| | Routine: 72 hours | | |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain specimen by standard collection procedures. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to lab immediately, centrifuge the specimen and remove the serum from the red cells. Store and transport the specimen at 2-8° C within 7 days. If longer periods of storage are required the specimen must be frozen at -20° C. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient quantity, incorrect/delay in transport. |
| Reference Range: | Negative |
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